Colgate Total^® 12 HR Pro-Shield^® Mouthwash

Colgate Total^® Mouthwash provides your patients and your practice with a shield of protection. Its 0.075% CPC formula provides your patients with 12 hours of antibacterial protection, even after eating and drinking. Within your practice, the use of Colgate Total^® Mouthwash as a pre-­procedural rinse will allow you to shield your practice by reducing aerosolized bacteria by 77%.

Active Ingredient: Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.075% (antigingivitis/antiplaque)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, poloxamer 407, flavor, potassium sorbate, citric acid, sodium saccharine, FD&C blue no.1

Helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis^*1,2

Other Colgate Products Related to Periodontal Care

• Colgate Total^® Dental Floss
• Colgate^® PerioGard^® Rinse (Rx only)
• Colgate^® Slimsoft™ Toothbrush
  

Directions

Colgate Total^® Mouthwash is ready to use. Adults and children 12 years of age and older: rinse 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) around in the mouth for at least 30 seconds, then spit out. Children between 6 and 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of the product. Children under the age of 6 should not use this product.

Warnings

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for rinsing, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. In some cases, antimicrobial rinses may cause surface staining to teeth. This is not permanent or harmful, and may be prevented by adequate brushing or removed at your next dental visit.

Other Information

This rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing. Store it at 59°F to 77°F and keep it from freezing.

*With twice-daily continued use.

1. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. May 2013.
2. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. May 2013.
3. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. Results of a 6-Week Plaque and Gingivitis Clinical Study in Puerto Rico. December 2012.
4. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. Results of a 6-Week Plaque and Gingivitis Clinical Study in Dominican Republic. December 2012.
5. Feres M, Figueiredo LC, Faveri M. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010:141(4):415-422.

Characteristics:

• 0.075% Cetylpyridinium chloride
• Great-tasting, alcohol-free formula

Benefits:

• 12 hours of protection, even after eating and drinking1
• Kills 99% of bacteria on contact2
• Helps reduce plaque and gingivitis^*3,4
• Helps reduce aerosolized oral bacteria when used as a pre-procedural rinse5

*With twice-daily continued use.

1. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. May 2013.
2. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. May 2013.
3. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. Results of a 6-Week Plaque and Gingivitis Clinical Study in Puerto Rico. December 2012.
4. Data on file. Colgate-Palmolive Company. Results of a 6-Week Plaque and Gingivitis Clinical Study in Dominican Republic. December 2012.
5. Feres M, Figueiredo LC, Faveri M. J Am Dent Assoc. 2010:141(4):415-422.

Product #	Description
732026	1L Bottle with Pump
167123	1L Bottle without Pump
167128	60 mL Bottle

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for rinsing, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. In some cases, antimicrobial rinses may cause surface staining to teeth. This is not permanent or harmful, and may be prevented by adequate brushing or removed at your next dental visit.