Label: CVS ANTISEPTIC- cetylpyridinium chloride rinse

  • NDC Code(s): 59779-299-21, 59779-299-86
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Claims

    CVS™ Multi-Action Antiseptic Rinse

    freshens your breath while helping to reduce and prevent plaque and gingivitis. Providing dentist-recommended benefits, this multi-action rinse features a fresh minty flavor and kills germs without the alcohol burn.

  • Disclaimers

    This rinse may cause temporary staining to the surface of teeth.

    This is not harmful, and adequate brushing may prevent its occurrence.

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07%

  • PURPOSE

    Antigingivitis, Antiplaque

  • Use

    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 gun 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 two 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

    • this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing
  • Inactive ingredients

    water, glycerin, flavor, poloxamer 188, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1

  • Disclaimer

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, distributor of Crest ® Pro-Health ® Multi-Protection Alcohol Free Rinse Refreshing Clean Mint.

  • ADVERSE REACTION

    Distributed by:  CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    ©2026 CVS/pharmacy

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    100% money back guaranteed.

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    Sealed with printed neckband for your protection.

    CVS™

    Multi-Action ANTISEPTIC RINSE

    CPC ANTIGINGIVITIS & ANTIPLAQUE ORAL RINSE

    NO ADDED ALCOHOL

    Fresh Mint Flavor

    Compare to Crest ®Pro-Health ®Multi-Protection Alcohol Free Rinse*

    Freshens breath without the alcohol burn

    Kills germs that cause plaque, gingivitis & bad breath

    1 L (1.05 QT) 33.8 FL OZ 

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS ANTISEPTIC 
    cetylpyridinium chloride rinse
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-299
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: D9OM4SK49P) (CETYLPYRIDINIUM - UNII:CUB7JI0JV3) CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE0.7 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLOXAMER 188 (UNII: LQA7B6G8JG)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-299-861000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2007
    2NDC:59779-299-2189 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/200704/02/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)05/01/2007
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
    Registrant - Nice-Pak Products, LLC (119091520)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Nice-Pak Products, LLC119091514manufacture(59779-299)
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