Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint
Cetylpyridinium Chloride · Rinse · Dental
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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Zinc Lactate, Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose, Blue 1.
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-468-6502
Label text from the FDA structured product label by COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY (revised Aug 4, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Cetylpyridinium Chloride in 1 product
Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35000-279 | Cetylpyridinium Chloride 15 mg/20mL Rinse | COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint 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 Active Prevention Peppermint?
Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY.