Oral-B Anti-Cavity Rinse Natural Mint (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
SODIUM FLUORIDE (Active Ingredient)	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
POTASSIUM SORBATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Limited
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SODIUM BENZOATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
SODIUM SACCHARIN	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
PHOSPHORIC ACID	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SODIUM FLUORIDE 0.05%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER; GLYCERIN; PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL; FLAVOR; SODIUM BENZOATE; POTASSIUM SORBATE; PHOSPHORIC ACID; SODIUM SACCHARIN; FD&C BLUE #1 .

Directions from packaging:

Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Use once a day after brushing your teeth with a toothpaste. Vigorously swish 10 mL (as indicated inside cap) of rinse between your teeth for 1 minute and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision. Children under 6 years of age: Consult a dentist or physician.

Warnings from packaging:

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If you accidentally swallow more than used for rinsing, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

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