Label: CREST PRO-HEALTH NIGHTLY BACTERIA SHIELD- cetylpyridinium chloride rinse

  • NDC Code(s): 84126-650-01
  • Packager: The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • 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 ifsymptoms 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, flavor, poloxamer 407, sodium benzoate, sodium
    saccharin, sucralose, benzoic acid, red 33, blue 1, green 3

  • Questions?

    1–800–285–9139

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    DISTR. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
    CINCINNATI, OH 45202

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1 L Bottle Label

    ALCOHOL FREE

    Crest

    PRO-HEALTH

    CPC ANTIGINGIVITIS/ANTIPLAQUE ORAL RINSE

    NIGHTLY

    BACTERIA

    SHIELD

    12-Hour Anti-Bacterial for

    Overnight Protection

    SOOTHING MINT

    1 L (33.8 FL OZ)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CREST PRO-HEALTH  NIGHTLY BACTERIA SHIELD
    cetylpyridinium chloride rinse
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:84126-650
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: D9OM4SK49P) (CETYLPYRIDINIUM - UNII:CUB7JI0JV3) CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE0.07 g  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    GREEN 3 (UNII: 3P3ONR6O1S)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    POLOXAMER 407 (UNII: TUF2IVW3M2)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    RED 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorblueScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:84126-650-011000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/01/2026
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02201/01/2026
    Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)
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