Colgate Plax Freshmint Splash & Peppermint Fresh

An alcohol-free formula that provides patients with 12 hours of antibacterial protection, even after eating and drinking*

 

*Results improve with continued twice-daily use.

  • Ingredients

    Active ingredients
     
    Active ingredient Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.075% (Antigingivitis/Antiplaque)
     
    Inactive ingredients
     
    Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Saccharine, FD&C blue no. 1.

  • How It Works

    Colgate Total® Advanced Pro-Shield™ Mouthwash contains 0.075% Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC), an FDA­approved active ingredient that helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis.

  • Proven Effectiveness

    • 12 hours of antibacterial protection, even after eating and drinking1

    • Kills 99% of bacteria on contact2

    • A pre-procedural rinse that helps significantly reduce the number of aerosolized bacteria

    • Helps reduce plaque and gingivitis3,4,5

    References:

    1. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. May 2013.

    2. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. May 2013. Results improved with continued twice-daily use.

    3. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. December 2012.

    4. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. December 2012.

    5. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. June 2013.

     

    A clinical study to assess the 12-hour antimicrobial effects of cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwashes on supragingival plaque bacteria

    He S, Wei Y, Fan X, Hu D, Sreenivasan PK.

     

    Results: Subjects rinsing with the CPC-containing mouthwash realized a statistically significant (p<0.05) reduction in numbers of supragingival  anaerobic bacteria at the 12-hour evaluation after a single use. In comparison to the control mouthwash, use of the CPC mouthwash in an alcohol base resulted in a 35.3% reduction in numbers of anaerobic plaque bacteria, while the CPC mouthwash in an alcohol-free base demonstrated a 34.5% reduction. Further, the analysis after twice-daily use for 14 days indicated that the CPC mouthwash in an alcohol base demonstrated a 73.8% reduction in anaerobic plaque bacteria, while the CPC mouthwash in an alcohol-free base demonstrated a 70.9% reduction in anaerobic plaque bacteria versus the control mouthwash.

  • Drug Facts

    Active Ingredient:

    Cetylpyridinium Chloride (0.075%).

    Purpose:

    Antigingivitis/Antiplaque.

    Use:

    Helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis.

    Warnings:

    Ask a dentist if condition persists or 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. Cap sealed with printed band.

    Directions:

    Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and 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, Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Saccharin, FD&C Blue 1.

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