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FDA Targets Removal of Pediatric Fluoride Supplements by October

The FDA has launched a scientific review to phase out prescription fluoride tablets, drops, and lozenges for children, citing health concerns tied to systemic fluoride exposure.

The US Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on during a press conference about Utah's new fluoride ban, food additives and SNAP funds legislation, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Salt Lake City.
FILE - A child shows off her teeth after a dental exam in Concord, N.H., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, file)

Overview

  • The FDA announced plans to review and remove pediatric fluoride supplements, including tablets, lozenges, and drops, by October 31, 2025.
  • FDA Commissioner Marty Makary highlighted potential risks of ingested fluoride, including interference with gut microbiota, weight gain, thyroid disorders, and decreased IQ.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called fluoride a 'dangerous neurotoxin' and directed the CDC to stop recommending its use.
  • States like Utah have already banned fluoride in public water systems, increasing the reliance on supplements for cavity prevention in low-fluoride areas.
  • The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force continues to endorse fluoride supplements for young children in low-fluoride areas, emphasizing their dental benefits despite emerging safety concerns.