Sensodyne Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth with Fluoride, Maximum Strength, Cool Gel

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
SODIUM FLUORIDE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
FLAVOR	Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM NITRATE (Active Ingredient)	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
SODIUM BENZOATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
SORBITOL	None Identified	Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUM	None Identified	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Potassium Nitrate (5%), Sodium Fluoride (0.13% W/V Fluoride Ion)Inactive Ingredients: FD&C Blue 1 (CI 42090), Flavor, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol, Water, Xanthan Gum

Directions from packaging:

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, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Children under 12 years of age. Consult a dentist or physician. Store in a cool, dry place.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsIf pain/sensitivity still persists after 4 weeks of use, please visit your dentist.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 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

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