Label: SENSITIVE FLUORIDE-FREE - WINTERMINT- potassium nitrate paste, dentifrice

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    Potassium nitrate 5%

  • Purpose

    Tooth desensitizer

  • Use

    builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets, or contact

  • Warnings

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

    Stop use and ask a dentist if the 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 dial (412) 390-3381 right away (Poison Control Center).

  • Directions

    • adults and children 12 years of age and older apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth.
    • children under 12 years of age: consult a dentist or physician
  • Inactive ingredients

    sorbitol, water, hydrated silicas, xylitol, glycerin, organic Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, natural flavors, sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, titanium dioxide.

  • Questions?

    1-800-FOR-TOMS (1-800-367-8667) M - F 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 113 g Tube Carton

    SINCE 1970
    Tom's
    OF MAINE™

    fluoride-free
    natural

    SENSITIVE

    clinically proven ingredient to reduce painful sensitivity
    toothpaste for sensitive teeth

    wintermint

    NET WT 4.0 OZ (113 g)

    Principal Display Panel - 113 g Tube Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SENSITIVE  FLUORIDE-FREE - WINTERMINT
    potassium nitrate paste, dentifrice
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51009-197
    Route of AdministrationDENTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Potassium Nitrate (UNII: RU45X2JN0Z) (Nitrate Ion - UNII:T93E9Y2844) Potassium Nitrate0.05 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    sorbitol (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    hydrated silica (UNII: Y6O7T4G8P9)  
    xylitol (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)  
    glycerin (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    water (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    cocamidopropyl betaine (UNII: 5OCF3O11KX)  
    sodium lauryl sulfate (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    xanthan gum (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    peppermint oil (UNII: AV092KU4JH)  
    titanium dioxide (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    spearmint oil (UNII: C3M81465G5)  
    menthol, unspecified form (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    glycyrrhizin (UNII: 6FO62043WK)  
    star anise oil (UNII: 6RXP35EIRE)  
    methyl salicylate (UNII: LAV5U5022Y)  
    aloe vera leaf (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorWINTERGREEN (Wintermint) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51009-197-041 in 1 CARTON09/01/2009
    1113 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart35609/01/2009
    Labeler - Tom's of Maine, Inc. (052764354)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Tom's of Maine, Inc.829517189MANUFACTURE(51009-197)
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