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Mint
cetylpyridinium chloride · Mint is an over-the-counter drug containing cetylpyridinium chloride, made by 2 manufacturers.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Oral
- Manufacturers
- 2
helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IIDrugOngoing09/23/2026Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, Speermint Flavor, 50 g Jar, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc....SUN PHARMA /TARO · Failed Content Uniformity Specifications. Out of Specification for...
- Class IIDrugOngoing06/24/2026Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel (20% Benzocaine), Mint Flavor, Net Contents: 1 oz (3o g)...Keystone Industries · Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals
- Class IIIDrugOngoing02/04/2026parodontax (cetylpyridinium chloride)ACTIVE GUM HEALTH, Mouthwash, Mint. Net Wt 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL)...Haleon US Holdings LLC · Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for...
- Class IIDrugOngoing01/21/2026Toothpaste: a) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE, WHITENING, 2.5oz, 24ct; UPC: 035000511065; b) COLGATE, TOOTHPASTE...GOLD STAR DISTRIBUTION INC · CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent...
- Class IIIDrugOngoing08/27/2025Sensodyne PRONAMEL (Potassium nitrate 5%, Sodium fluoride 0.25%) Active SHIELD Toothpaste for Sensitive...Haleon US Holdings LLC · Labeling: Label Mix-up: The outer carton is labelled Fresh Mint....
Active ingredients
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07%
Purpose
Antigingivitis, Antiplaque
Uses
Helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis
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
Warnings
For this product
Stop use and ask a doctor
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.
Inactive ingredients
Water, glycerin, flavor, menthol, poloxamer 407, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 2 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouthwash | .7 mg/mL | oral | 2 |
Manufacturers and labels
2 FDA labels
- Better Living Brands, LLCShown here505G(a)(3) · Label 02/23/2026 · NDC 21130-299Full label
- Meijer, Inc.505G(a)(3) · Label 02/19/2026 · NDC 41250-826Full label
Mint: common questions
- What is Mint used for?
- helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis
- Is Mint a prescription drug?
- No. Mint is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Mint?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Antiseptic, Antigingivitis/Antiplaque, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Cloveden 100 times higher concentrated.
- Who makes Mint?
- 2 manufacturers list Mint with the FDA, including Better Living Brands, LLC, Meijer, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 02/23/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice