Colgate Total Plaque Cleanse

Stannous Fluoride · Paste, Dentifrice · Dental

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Stannous Fluoride 0.454% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

Purpose

Purposes Anticavity, Antigingivitis, Antisensitivity

Uses

Uses aids in the prevention of cavities helps prevent gingivitis helps interfere with harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets, or contact

Warnings

Warnings When using this product for sensitivity, do not use longer than 4 weeks unless recommended by a dentist. Stop use and ask a dentist if the sensitivity problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 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 of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

When using this product

When using this product for sensitivity, do not use longer than 4 weeks unless recommended by a dentist.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a dentist if the sensitivity problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist. 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 of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for brushing 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: apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristled toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. do not swallow. children under 12 years of age: consult a dentist.

Other information

Other information products containing stannous fluoride may produce surface staining of the teeth. Adequate toothbrushing may prevent these stains which are not harmful or permanent and may be removed by your dentist. this Colgate product is specially formulated to help prevent staining.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Water, Sorbitol, Hydrated Silica, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Flavor, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Saccharin, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Blue 1.

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-468-6502

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Colgate-Palmolive Company (revised Dec 3, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Colgate Total Plaque Cleanse NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
35000-282Stannous Fluoride 1.1 mg/g
Paste, Dentifrice
Colgate-Palmolive CompanyOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Colgate Total Plaque Cleanse used for?

Uses aids in the prevention of cavities helps prevent gingivitis helps interfere with harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets, or contact

Who makes Colgate Total Plaque Cleanse?

Colgate Total Plaque Cleanse is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Colgate-Palmolive Company.