Health

Cetylpyridinium chloride · Mouthwash · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07%

Purpose

Purpose Antigingivitis, Antiplaque

Uses

Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Warnings

Warnings For this product

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 increased 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 6 years & older: rinse for 30 secnds with 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) twice a day do not swallow children 6 years to under 12 years of age: supervise use when used after brushing, rinse mouth with water first children under 6 years of age: do not use

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, glycerin, flavor, poloxamer 188, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Old East Main Co. (revised Mar 2, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Health NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
55910-299Cetylpyridinium Chloride .7 mg/mL
Mouthwash
Old East Main Co.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-0099Cetylpyridinium Chloride .7 mg/mL
Mouthwash
Walgreen Co.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Health used for?

Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Who makes Health?

Health is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Old East Main Co., Walgreen Co..