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CVS Antiseptic CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE .7 mg/mL Rinse, 89 mL — NDC 59779-0299-21 package photo
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CVS Antiseptic CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE .7 mg/mL Rinse, 89 mL — NDC 59779-299-21 (Billing 59779-0299-21)

by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. · 89 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

This is a package of 89 mL of CVS Antiseptic CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE .7 mg/mL Rinse from CVS Pharmacy, Inc., no longer marketed (first marketed May 2007), no longer in the FDA NDC Directory. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 59779-0299-21
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-299-21 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains89 mL Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Main listing for product 59779-299 · Also comes in: 1000 ml 59779-299-86
OTC Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Other active recalls for Cetylpyridinium Chloride (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class III · Dec 26, 2025 — Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for missing or illegible lot and expiration date coding on the bottles. (Haleon US Holdings LLC) · FDA recall D-0297-2026
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 59779-299-21
Product NDC 59779-299
11-digit billing NDC 59779029921
RxCUI 1100924
UNII D9OM4SK49P
Application # 505G(a)(3)
SPL Set ID 60f6a6b5-a3d6-49fc-9543-113ef0205dd2
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm
Marketing start 2007-05-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form RINSE
Substance CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1100924
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 59779-299-21 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 59779-0299-21. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Antiinfectives class.

Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives, Quaternary ammonium compounds, Medicated dressings with antiinfectives
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

CVS Antiseptic Cetylpyridinium Chloride is an oral rinse marketed as an over-the-counter antiseptic product. Cetylpyridinium chloride is an antimicrobial agent that functions to reduce bacteria in the mouth. This product is sold under the FDA's OTC monograph rules, meaning it follows an established category standard rather than an individual product application. It is typically used as a mouth rinse for oral hygiene purposes.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 1000 ml
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
59779-0299-21 You're viewing this Main listing 89 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2007-05-01 — Discontinued by firm
59779-0299-86 59779-299-86 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC 2007-05-01 — Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 89 mL — 89 ml in 1 bottle, plastic.
How does this package differ from NDC 59779-0299-86?
Both are CVS Antiseptic CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE .7 mg/mL Rinse — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 89 mL one, while NDC 59779-0299-86 is the 1000 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of CVS Antiseptic CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE .7 mg/mL Rinse?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Parodontax Active Gum Health Clear Mint .7 mg/mL 00135-0650-01 Haleon 500 ml — — FDA listed —
Parodontax Active Gum Health Mint 70 mg/mL 00135-0651-02 Haleon 500 ml — — FDA listed —
Parodontax Gum Strengthen and Protect .7 mg/mL 00135-0654-01 Haleon 500 ml — — FDA listed —
Health .7 mg/mL 00363-0099-86 Walgreen 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 11344-0299-77 Nice-Pak 500 ml — — FDA listed —
Antigingivitis/Antiplaque .7 mg/mL 11344-0900-77 Nice-Pak 500 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 11673-0299-12 Target 1500 ml — — Discontinued —
Alcohol Free Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 11822-5761-02 Rite 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Mint .7 mg/mL 21130-0299-86 Better 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 36800-0299-21 Topco 89 ml — — Discontinued —
Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Refreshing Clean Mint .014 g/20mL 37000-0451-01 The 36 ml — — FDA listed —
Alcohol Free .7 mg/mL 37808-0299-86 H 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Equaline Multi-Action Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 41163-0299-86 United 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Mint .7 mg/mL 41250-0826-86 Meijer, 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Multi-Action Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 41520-0299-86 American 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 49035-0299-12 Walmart 1500 ml — — Discontinued —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 50804-0299-86 Perrigo 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antispetic .7 mg/mL 53942-0299-86 Demoulas 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 55301-0299-86 Your 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Health .7 mg/mL 55910-0299-86 Old 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Zestymint Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 56062-0299-15 Publix 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antigingivitis/Antiplaque .7 mg/mL 59450-0997-86 The 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
CVS Antiseptic .7 mg/mLthis 59779-0299-21 CVS 89 ml — — Discontinued —
Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 63941-0299-86 Valu 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Mint Alcohol Free .7 mg/mL 67091-0462-33 WinCo 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Crest Pro Health .014 g/20mL 67751-0186-01 Navajo 36 ml — — FDA listed —
PerCara Oral Health Rinse Fresh Mint .07 g/100mL 67933-0321-01 LEC 500 ml — — FDA listed —
Oral B Plaque Defense Special Care Oral Rinse .07 g/mL 69423-0855-16 The 475 ml — — FDA listed —
Crest Pro-Health Advantage .07 g/mL 69423-0893-33 The 1000 ml — — Discontinued —
Oral B Gum Detoxify Special Care Rinse .07 g/mL 69423-0906-16 The 475 ml — — FDA listed —
Multi-Action Antiseptic .7 mg/mL 72288-0299-86 Amazon.com 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antigingivitis/Antiplaque .7 mg/mL 76162-0090-86 Topco 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Antigingivitis/Antiplaque .7 mg/mL 79481-0900-01 Meijer, 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Crest Pro-Health Gum DetoxifyWinter Mint .07 g/mL 84126-0648-01 The 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Crest Pro-Health Gum Restore Smooth Mint .014 g/20mL 84126-0649-01 The 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
Crest Pro-Health Nightly Bacteria Shield .07 g/mL 84126-0650-01 The 1000 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2007
On the market since
May 2007
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
19 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

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    Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
  • UNII H3R47K3TBD
    FD&C Blue No. 1 is a synthetic blue dye approved for use in foods and medicines. It serves as a colorant to give the medication its distinctive appearance and help with product identification.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII LQA7B6G8JG
    A synthetic polymer made by combining water-soluble compounds. It acts as a surfactant and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients, improving the medicine's texture and how active ingredients dissolve.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII SB8ZUX40TY
    Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII 96K6UQ3ZD4
    Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also stateswater, glycerin, flavor, poloxamer 188, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerCVS Pharmacy, Inc.
FDA application505G(a)(3) (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code59779
First marketedMay 2007
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio129 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Other Information 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 8 words ▾

Use helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 52 words ▾

Directions adults and children 6 years + older: rinse for 30 seconds with 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) twice a day do not swallow children two 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 85 words ▾

Warnings for this product 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 gun 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.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 24 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTION Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 ©2026 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com ® 1-800-SHOP CVS 100% money back guaranteed. CVS.com/returnpolicy

🧪 Active Ingredient 5 words ▾

ACTIVE INGREDIENT Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.07%

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 18 words ▾

Inactive ingredients water, glycerin, flavor, poloxamer 188, sodium saccharin, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sucralose, benzoic acid, blue 1

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

PURPOSE Antigingivitis, Antiplaque

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 50 words ▾

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 gun 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 31 words ▾

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.

📄 Other Information 12 words ▾

Other information this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 62 words ▾

principal display panel Sealed with printed neckband for your protection. CVS™ Multi-Action ANTISEPTIC RINSE CPC ANTIGINGIVITIS & ANTIPLAQUE ORAL RINSE NO ADDED ALCOHOL Fresh Mint Flavor Compare to Crest ® Pro-Health ® Multi-Protection Alcohol Free Rinse* Freshens breath without the alcohol burn Kills germs that cause plaque, gingivitis & bad breath 1 L (1.05 QT)

33.8 FL OZ image description image description

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1000 ml (59779-0299-86). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.