Tartar control

Eucalyptol, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Thymol · Mouthwash · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Eucalyptol 0.092% Menthol 0.042% Methyl salicylate 0.060% Thymol 0.064%

Purpose

Purpose Antigingivitis, Antiplaque

Uses

Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Warnings

Warnings for this product

Do not use

Do not use if you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth or increased spacing between the teeth. See your dentist immediately. These may be signs of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a dentist if gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. 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 (2/3 FL OZ or 4 teaspoonfuls) between teeth twice a day for 30 seconds then spit out; do not swallow children 6 years to under 12 years of age - supervise use children under 6 yeard of age - do not use this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing

Other information

Other information cold weather may cloud this product. Its antiseptic properties are not affected. Store at room temperature (59°-86°F)

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients water, alcohol (21.6%), sorbitol, flavor, poloxamer 407, benzoic acid, zinc chloride, sodium benzoate, sucralose, sodium saccharin, green 3

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Family Dollar Stores, Inc (revised Feb 24, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Tartar control NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
59779-855Eucalyptol .92 mg/mL; Menthol .42 mg/mL; Methyl Salicylate .6 mg/mL; Thymol .64 mg/mL
Mouthwash
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
55319-585Thymol .64 mg/mL; Eucalyptol .92 mg/mL; Menthol .42 mg/mL; Methyl Salicylate .6 mg/mL
Mouthwash
Family Dollar Stores, IncOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
41250-855Eucalyptol .92 mg/mL; Menthol .42 mg/mL; Methyl Salicylate .6 mg/mL; Thymol .64 mg/mL
Mouthwash
Meijer, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Tartar control used for?

Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Who makes Tartar control?

Tartar control is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Family Dollar Stores, Inc, Meijer, Inc..