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Sensodyne

Dosage form
PASTE
Labeler
Haleon US Holdings LLC
Label updated
2024-05-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
POTASSIUM NITRATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredients

Potassium nitrate 5%

Sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion)

Purposes

Antihypersensitivity

Anticavity

Uses
  • builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets, or contact.
  • aids in the prevention of dental cavities.
Warnings

Stop use and ask a dentist if

  • the problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist.
  • pain/sensitivity still persists after 4 weeks of use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older:
    • apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristle toothbrush.
    • brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening), and not more than 3 times a day, or as recommended by a dentist or doctor. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Minimize swallowing. Spit out after brushing.
  • children under 12 years of age:Consult a dentist or doctor.
Other information
  • do not store above 30°C (86°F)
Inactive ingredients

water, hydrated silica, sorbitol, glycerin, pentasodium triphosphate, PEG-8, flavor, titanium dioxide, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, cocamidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, sodium saccharin, sucralose

Questions or comments?

1-866-844-2797

Additional Information (Full Protection)

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LABEL

What are sensitive teeth?

Lots of people hove sensitive teeth. When enamel is worn away (through eating everyday acidic food or drinks) or gums recede, the dentin underneath becomes exposed. This can lead to tooth sensitivity, for example, with cold and hot food and drinks.

What does Sensodyne do?

Sensodyne provides daily care for sensitive teeth* plus all the benefits you would expect from a daily

fluoride toothpaste - strong teeth and freshness.

*with twice daily brushing.

Exposed Dentin

24/7 Sensitivity Protection*

+ Strong & Healthy Teeth

Use Sensodyne Full Protection

+ Whitening twice daily:

  • Long lasting sensitivity protection* every day
  • Contains fluoride to protect against cavities

Trademarks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.

©2020 GSK group of companies or its licensor.

Distributed by:

GSK Consumer Healthcare

Warren, NJ 07059

Additional Information (Tartar Control)

Use Sensodyne Tartar Control

+ Whitening twice daily:

  • Long lasting sensitivity protection* every day
  • Contains fluoride to protect against cavities
Principal Display Panel

#1 DENTIST RECOMMENDED BRAND HALEON

SENSODYNE

TOOTHPASTE FOR SENSITIVE TEETH AND CAVITY PREVENTION

24/7 SENSITIVITY PROTECTION* + Strong & Healthy Teeth

Full Protection + Whitening

with triple action cleaning formula

NET WT 4.0 OZ (113 g)

62000000208034

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Principal Display Panel

NDC 0135-0551-04

#1 DENTIST RECOMMENDED BRAND

SENSODYNE

TOOTHPASTE FOR SENSITIVE TEETH AND CAVITY PREVENTION

24/7 SENSITIVITY PROTECTION* + Strong & Healthy Teeth

Tartar Control + Whitening

NET WT 4.0 OZ (113 g)

62000000053367

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9e8e7b9f-3ccd-4935-b886-93f3a5045b67 · Version 10
NDC: 0135-0550, 0135-0551