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Antigingivitis/Antiplaque

Dosage form
MOUTHWASH
Labeler
The Kroger Co.
Label updated
2026-02-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
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Tamper Evident Statement

SEALED WITH PRINTED NECKBAND FOR YOUR PROTECTION

Claims

Kroger ®

GUM DEFENSE

ANTIGINGIVITIS 

ANTIPLAQUE

MOUTH RINSE

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 gum 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 6 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, zinc lactate, benzoic acid, sodium saccharin, sucralose, sodium benzoate, poloxamer 407, cinnamal, blue 1

Questions or Comments?

Call 1-800-632-6900

Disclaimers

This may cause temporary staining to the surface of teeth.

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

*Crest ® and Pro-Health ® are registered trademarks of the Proctor & Gamble Co.

ADVERSE REACTION

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OH 45202

MADE IN USA WITH DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN COMPONENTS.

Quality Guaranteed

Kroger.com/guarantee   800-632-6900 

Principal Panel Display

COMPARE TOCREST ®PRO-HEALTH ® BREATHPURIFY AND GUM CARE ORAL RINSE

SEE BACK LABEL*

Kroger ®

GUM DEFENSE

ANTIGINGIVITIS • ANTIPLAQUE

MOUTH RINSE

ALCOHOL-FREE

SMOOTH MINT

KILLS GERMS THAT CAUSE BAD BREATH

HELPS DEFEND AGAINST EARLY SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE

HELPS IMPROVE GUM HYGIENE

QUALITY GUARANTEED

33.8 FL OZ (1.05 QT) 1 L

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 922bff32-7536-4a6d-b04b-0b02f14fbecc · Version 5
NDC: 59450-997