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CepacolAntibacterial

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Label updated
2026-05-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.05%

Purpose

Antigingivitis/Antiplaque

Uses

helps prevent and reduce plaque that leads to:

  • gingivitis, an early form of gum disease
  • bleeding gums
Warnings

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 gum line, loose teeth, or increasing spacing between the teeth. These may be signs or symptoms of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

Label information

Keep out of the 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 12 years of age and older: vigorously swish 20 milliliters of rinse between your teeth twice a day for 30 seconds and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse
  • children 6 years to under 12 years of age: supervise use
  • children under 6 years of age: do not use.
Other Information
  • this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing
  • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • protect from humidity
Inactive ingredients

purified water, alcohol 14% v/v, glycerin, sodium phosphate dibasic, eucalyptus oil, polysorbate 80, methyl salicylate, cinnamon oil, peppermint oil, saccharin sodium, sodium phosphate monobasic anhydrous, menthol, edetate disodium, FD&C Yellow #5

Questions?

1-888-963-3382You may also report side effects to this phone number.

Label information

Dist. by: Reckitt Benckiser
Parsippany, NJ 07054-0224

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 710 mL Bottle Label

NDC 63824-790-80

Cēpacol ®

ANTIBACTERIAL*
MULTI-PROTECTION MOUTHWASH

CPC–Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Oral Rinse

*Kills Germs That Cause Bad Breath

  • Reduces Plaque
  • Freshens Breath

#1 BRAND IN HOSPITALS

TO OPEN:Squeeze both raised finger pads
on cap and continue to squeeze while turning.

TO CLOSE:Turn cap until it locks completely.

24 FL. OZ. (710 mL)

0336220
062111

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7c19eba6-3ebd-497f-9066-6152b72eafdd · Version 9
NDC: 63824-790