Colgate Total 12 Hr Pro-Shield Spearmint Surge

Cetylpyridinium Chloride · Rinse · Dental

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.075%

Purpose

Purpose Antigingivitis/Antiplaque

Uses

Uses helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to the development of gingivitis, an early form of gum disease, and bleeding gums

Warnings

Warnings Stop use and ask a dentist if gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth, or increasing spacing between the teeth. These may be signs or symptoms of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease. Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a dentist if gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth, or increasing spacing between the teeth. These may be signs or symptoms of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older vigorously swish 20 mL of rinse between your teeth twice a day for 30 seconds and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse. children 6 years to under 12 years of age supervise use children under 6 years of age do not use

Other information

Other information this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing store at 59°F to 77°F keep from freezing

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, poloxamer 407, flavor, potassium sorbate, sodium saccharin, citric acid, sucralose, FD&C green no. 3, FD&C yellow no. 6

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-468-6502

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Colgate-Palmolive Company (revised Feb 19, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Colgate Total 12 Hr Pro-Shield Spearmint Surge NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
35000-731Cetylpyridinium Chloride 15 mg/20mL
Rinse
Colgate-Palmolive CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Colgate Total 12 Hr Pro-Shield Spearmint Surge used for?

Uses helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to the development of gingivitis, an early form of gum disease, and bleeding gums

Who makes Colgate Total 12 Hr Pro-Shield Spearmint Surge?

Colgate Total 12 Hr Pro-Shield Spearmint Surge is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Colgate-Palmolive Company.