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Cetylpyridinium Chloride

OTC Buccal RxCUI 1251617
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Route
Buccal
Label date
2026-06-29

Indications and usage

Uses Aids in the removal and prevention of plaque that leads to gingivitis.

Purpose

Antigingivitis/antiplaque

Dosage and administration

Directions Before opening, turn package over, burst solution packet with thumbs. Peel lid to open. Remove Mouth Moisturizer and Applicator Swab. Attach Toothbrush to suction line. Clean teeth and oral cavity for approximately one minute. To suction, place thumb over port. To clear tubing, rinse with sterile saline or appropriate solution. Discard Toothbrush. Reattach Covered Yankauer to suction line. Place Mouth Moisturizer on Applicator Swab. Apply as needed to lips and inside mouth. Adults and children 12 years of age and older: use two times daily or as directed by a dentist. Do not swallow the solution. Children ages 6 to 12 years: supervise use. Children under 6 years of age: do not use. Use a bite block when performing oral care on patients with altered levels of consciousness or those who cannot comprehend commands. Ensure foam is intact after use. If not, remove any particles from oral cavity.

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. Keep out of reach of children under 6 year of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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.

Active ingredient (label)

ANTIPLAQUE: Cetylpyridinium chloride .05%

Inactive ingredients

s Water, sorbitol, peppermint flavor, potassium sorbate, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20, citric acid, FD&C Blue #1

Keep out of reach of children

of children under 6 year of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.