Tartar control
Eucalyptol, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Thymol · Mouthwash · Oral
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
- Eucalyptol in 3 products
- Menthol in 3 products
- Methyl Salicylate in 3 products
- Thymol in 3 products
Tartar control NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-855 | Eucalyptol .92 mg/mL; Menthol .42 mg/mL; Methyl Salicylate .6 mg/mL; Thymol .64 mg/mL Mouthwash | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55319-585 | Thymol .64 mg/mL; Eucalyptol .92 mg/mL; Menthol .42 mg/mL; Methyl Salicylate .6 mg/mL Mouthwash | Family Dollar Stores, Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41250-855 | Eucalyptol .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..