Label: LISTERINE ESSENTIAL CARE- sodium monofluorophosphate gel, dentifrice

  • NDC Code(s): 69968-0701-4
  • Packager: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 30, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.13% w/v fluoride ion)

  • Purpose

    Anticavity

  • Use

    aids in the prevention of dental cavities

  • Warnings

    Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidently swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • adults and children 2 years of age and older: brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least 2 times a day, or as directed by a dentist or physician.
      • children 2-6 years use a pea sized amount
      • instruct children under 6 years of age in good brushing and rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing)
      • supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision.
    • children under 2 years of age: ask a dentist or doctor
  • Other information

    • Store at Room Temperature.
  • Inactive ingredients

    water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, PEG-32, sodium lauryl sulfate, cellulose gum, sodium saccharin, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, thymol, phosphoric acid, menthol, sodium phosphate, xanthan gum, benzoic acid, flavor, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, disodium phosphate, blue 1, yellow 10

  • Questions?

    call toll-free 888-222-0182 or 215-273-8755 (collect)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC. Skillman, NJ 08558

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 119 g Tube Carton

    LISTERINE ®

    ESSENTIAL CARE ®


    FLUORIDE ANTICAVITY TOOTHPASTE

    ORIGINAL GEL

    • FRESHENS BREATH
    • THE LISTERINE ® WAY

    POWERFULL MINT GEL

    Kills the Germs

    that Cause Bad Breath

    Helps Prevent Cavities

    Removes Stains


    NET WT 4.2 OZ. (119 g)

    Listerine_01

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LISTERINE ESSENTIAL CARE 
    sodium monofluorophosphate gel, dentifrice
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69968-0701
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE (UNII: C810JCZ56Q) (FLUORIDE ION - UNII:Q80VPU408O) FLUORIDE ION1.3 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    HYDRATED SILICA (UNII: Y6O7T4G8P9)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1600 (UNII: 1212Z7S33A)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    EUCALYPTOL (UNII: RV6J6604TK)  
    METHYL SALICYLATE (UNII: LAV5U5022Y)  
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    PHOSPHORIC ACID (UNII: E4GA8884NN)  
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: SE337SVY37)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    SPEARMINT OIL (UNII: C3M81465G5)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: 22ADO53M6F)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69968-0701-41 in 1 CARTON03/03/2021
    1119 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02203/03/2021
    Labeler - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (118772437)