Quick answers
- What is Cetylpyridinium used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Antigingivitis/Antiplaque (Nice-Pak Products, LLC) lists these uses: helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis.
- Do I need a prescription for Cetylpyridinium?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Cetylpyridinium been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started December 26, 2025. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Antigingivitis/Antiplaque · Nice-Pak Products, LLC
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.7 mg/mL, mouthwash (oral)
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.07%
Purpose
Antigingivitis, Antiplaque
Uses
helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis
Warnings
For this product 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
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
adults and children 6 years & older: rinse for 30 seconds 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
Other information
Tamper evident statement SEALED WITH PRINTED NECKBAND FOR YOUR PROTECTION
Inactive ingredients
water, glycerin, flavor, zinc lactate, benzoic acid, sodium saccharin, sucralose, sodium benzoate, poloxamer 407, cinnamal, blue 1
— FDA label of Antigingivitis/Antiplaque, Nice-Pak Products, LLC, effective August 21, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Equaline Multi-Action Antiseptic · United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.7 mg/mL, rinse (oral)
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07%
Purpose
Antigingivitis, Antiplaque
Uses
helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis
Warnings
for this product Stop use and ask a dentist if gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for ore 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
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
adults and children 6 years & older: rinse for 30 seconds 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
water, glycerin, flavor, menthol, poloxamer 407, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1
— FDA label of Equaline Multi-Action Antiseptic, United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI, effective February 17, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Crest Pro-Health Gum DetoxifyWinter Mint · The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07 g/mL, rinse (oral)
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07%
Purpose
Antigingivitis/antiplaque
Uses
helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to the development of gingivitis and bleeding gums
Warnings
Ask a dentist if symptoms persist or condition worsens after regular use.
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
use after your normal brushing and flossing routine; rinse toothpaste from mouth prior to use adults and children 6 yrs. & older: Rinse for 30 seconds with 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) twice a day do not swallow children 6 years to under 12 years of age: supervise use children under 6 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
water, glycerin, propylene glycol, flavor, poloxamer 407, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1, yellow 6
Questions?
1–800–285–9139
— FDA label of Crest Pro-Health Gum DetoxifyWinter Mint, The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, effective April 14, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Crest Pro-Health Bold Fresh Breath · The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05 g/mL, rinse (oral)
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05%
Purpose
Antigingivitis/antiplaque
Uses
helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis helps control plaque bacteria that contribute to the development of gingivitis and bleeding gums
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 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.
Directions
use after your normal brushing and flossing routine; rinse toothpaste from mouth prior to use adults and children 6 yrs. & older: Rinse for 30 seconds with 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) twice a day do not swallow children 6 years to under 12 years of age: supervise use children under 6 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
water, alcohol (15 wt%), propylene glycol, flavor, poloxamer 407, sucralose, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, blue 1, yellow 6
Questions?
1–800–285–9139
— FDA label of Crest Pro-Health Bold Fresh Breath, The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, effective April 1, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint · Colgate Palmolive Company
Cetylpyridinium chloride 15 mg/20 mL, rinse (dental)
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.075%
Purpose
Antigingivitis/Antiplaque
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
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.
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
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Zinc Lactate, Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sucralose, Blue 1.
Questions?
1-800-468-6502
— FDA label of Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint, Colgate Palmolive Company, effective August 4, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Brush Buddies Oral Rinse Clean Mint · Ashtel Studios, Inc
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.5 mg/mL, mouthwash (oral)
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.05%
Purpose
Anti-Gingivitis/Anti-Plaque
Uses
Helps reduce Plaque-associated Gingivitis Helps control gum infections
Warnings
Stop Use and ask 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 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 the rinsing amount is swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
A dults and children 12 years and older: Measure 20mL (4 teaspoonfuls) and vigorously swish around the mouth and between teeth for 1 minute and then spit out. Use undiluted twice daily, in the morning and before bedtime. Children 6 years to under 12 years: Should be supervised when using this product. Children under 6 years of age: Not recommended for use. Do not swallow.
Inactive ingredients
Water, Glycerine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Flavour, Sucralose, Sodium Chlorite
Questions?
Call toll free 1-877-274-8358
— FDA label of Brush Buddies Oral Rinse Clean Mint, Ashtel Studios, Inc, effective March 13, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.7 mg/mL · mouthwash (oral) · 14 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Free | H E B | DailyMed |
| Alcohol Free Antiseptic | Rite Aid Corporation | DailyMed |
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | Nice-Pak Products, LLC | DailyMed |
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | The Kroger Co. | DailyMed |
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Health | Old East Main Co. | DailyMed |
| Health | Walgreen Co. | DailyMed |
| Mint | Better Living Brands, LLC | DailyMed |
| Mint | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Mint Alcohol Free | WinCo Foods LLC | DailyMed |
| Parodontax Active Gum Health Clear Mint | Haleon US Holdings LLC | DailyMed |
| Zestymint Antiseptic | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.7 mg/mL · rinse (oral) · 11 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | Nice-Pak Products, LLC | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic | Perrigo Direct, Inc | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic | Valu Merchandisers Company | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic | Walmart Inc. | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic | Your Military Exchanges | DailyMed |
| CVS Antiseptic | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Equaline Multi-Action Antiseptic | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| Multi-Action Antiseptic | Amazon.com Services LLC | — |
| Multi-Action Antiseptic | American Sales Company | DailyMed |
| Parodontax Gum Strengthen and Protect | Haleon US Holdings LLC | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07 g/mL · rinse (oral) · 10 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Deep Cleanse Germ Treatment | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Advantage | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health All Day Clean Breath | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Breath Purify and Gum Care | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Gum Care | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Gum DetoxifyWinter Mint | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Nightly Bacteria Shield | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Oral B Gum Detoxify Special Care Rinse | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Oral B Plaque Defense Special Care Oral Rinse | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Scope All Day CPC Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Mouthwash All Day | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05 g/mL · rinse (oral) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Pro-Health Bacteria Guard | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Bold Fresh Breath | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Intense Clean Mint | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro-Health Intense Fresh Mint | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| GuruNanda Anti-Gingivitis | Gurunanda, LLC | DailyMed |
| Scope Icy Blast | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 15 mg/20 mL · rinse (dental) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate Total 12 Hr Pro-Shield Spearmint Surge | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
| Colgate Total Active Prevention Gum Health | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
| Colgate Total Active Prevention Peppermint | Colgate Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
| Colgate Total Active Prevention Spearmint | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
| Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield Peppermint Blast | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.5 mg/mL · mouthwash (oral) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | The Kroger Co. | DailyMed |
| Antigingivitis/Antiplaque | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
| Brush Buddies Oral Rinse Clean Mint | Ashtel Studios, Inc | DailyMed |
| Cetylpyridinium Chloride | Old East Main Co. | — |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 15 mg/20 mL · mouthwash (dental) · 5 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hello Clean Mint with aloe vera | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
| Hello empower mint | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
| Hello Extra Minty with extra cooling | Colgate-Palmolive Company | — |
| Hello Peace Out Plaque | Accupac LLC | DailyMed |
| Hello Peace Out Plaque peace out, plaque antigingivitis | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.014 g/mL · rinse (oral) · 4 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Crest Gum Care | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Pro Health Gum plus Bacteria Guard | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Scope Original | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
| Crest Scope Original Clean Mint | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05% · mouthwash (oral) · 2 products
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.5 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.5 mg/mL · mouthwash (buccal) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplaque solution | Sage Products LLC | DailyMed |
| Antiseptic Oral Rinse | Sage Products LLC | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.7 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Antispetic | Demoulas Super Markets, Inc | DailyMed |
| Kalaya Breath Refresh | Avaria Health and Beauty Corp | — |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.014 g/20 mL · rinse (oral) · 2 products
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.02 g/20 mL · rinse (oral) · 2 products
Cetylpyridinium chloride 2.29% · mouthwash (oral) · 2 products
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.5 mg/mL · rinse (oral) · 2 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Corinz | Sage Products, LLC | DailyMed |
| twice. Oral Wellness Gum Shield | Twice Twice LLC | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.015 mg/20 mL · rinse (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Therabreath Plaque Control | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.75 g/mL · liquid (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CloSYS Silver Healthy Gums | Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05 mg/100 mg · liquid (dental) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Esunix Oral Bacteriostatic Liquid | Xiling (Zhenjiang) Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | DailyMed |
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.75 mg/mL · rinse (dental) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate Total Advanced Gum Health Mouthwash | Colgate-Palmolive Company | DailyMed |
16 more strengths and forms are listed in the FDA NDC Directory.
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company22 products
- Colgate-Palmolive Company10 products
- Haleon US Holdings LLC4 products
- Target Corporation3 products
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.3 products
- Topco Associates LLC3 products
- Sage Products, LLC3 products
- Meijer, Inc.3 products
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.2 products
- Xiling (Zhenjiang) Medical Technology Co., Ltd.2 products
- The Kroger Co.2 products
- Walgreen Co.2 products
- Gurunanda, LLC2 products
- Ashtel Studios, Inc.2 products
- Old East Main Co.2 products
- Nice-Pak Products, LLC2 products
- Walmart, Inc.2 products
- Perrigo Direct, Inc1 product
- Rowpar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1 product
- American Sales Company1 product
- Gervest USA Inc1 product
- Demoulas Super Markets, Inc1 product
- Your Military Exchanges1 product
- Better Living Brands, LLC1 product
- LEC Custom Products, Inc1 product
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI1 product
- Valu Merchandisers Company1 product
- DOCSMEDI Co., Ltd.1 product
- Vasu Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.1 product
- Rite Aid Corporation1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 44.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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December 26, 2025 · Class III · Ongoing · D-0297-2026
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for missing or illegible lot and expiration date coding on the bottles.
parodontax (cetylpyridinium chloride)ACTIVE GUM HEALTH, Mouthwash, Mint. Net Wt 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL), Distributed by Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC 0135-0651-02 — Haleon US Holdings LLC
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.