Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic Eucalyptol, Menthol, Methyl Salicylate, Thymol .6 mg/mL; .64 mg/mL; .92 mg/mL; .42 mg/mL Mouthwash, 500 mL
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Listerine Cool Mint is an over-the-counter mouthwash containing four active ingredients: eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate, and thymol. These ingredients are commonly used together in oral rinses for their antimicrobial and flavoring properties. Menthol and eucalyptol provide a cooling sensation and fresh taste, while methyl salicylate and thymol are typically included for their antiseptic effects. This product is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for mouthwash products.
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A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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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.
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A synthetic green dye approved by the FDA for use in medicines and foods. It serves as a colorant to make the pill or liquid visually distinctive and help with product identification.
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Poloxamer 407 is a synthetic polymer made from ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. In medicines, it acts as a thickener, emulsifier, and solubilizer to help mix ingredients and create the right texture.
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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.
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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.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| 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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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69968-0791-01 | 1000 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69968-0791-1) | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 69968-0791-02 | 1500 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69968-0791-2) | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 69968-0791-03 | 250 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69968-0791-3) | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 69968-0791-04 | 3700 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69968-0791-4) | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 69968-0791-05 You're viewing this | 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69968-0791-5) | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 69968-0791-06 | 2 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 PACKAGE (69968-0791-6) / 1500 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC | 2023-03-21 | Active |
| 69968-0791-09 | 95 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (69968-0791-9) | 2023-03-21 | Active |
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| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses helps prevent and reduce: • plaque • gingivitis
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • rinse full strength for 30 seconds with 20 mL (2/3 fluid ounce or 4 teaspoonfuls) morning and night • do not swallow
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not use in children under 12 years of age Ask a dentist Ask a dentist if symptoms persist, new symptoms appear, or conditions worsen after regular use Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for rinsing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information this rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing store at room temperature cold weather may cloud this product. Its antiseptic properties are not affected.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Eucalyptol 0.092% Menthol 0.042% Methyl Salicylate 0.060% Thymol 0.064%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water, Alcohol (21.6%), Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Flavor, Green 3
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antiplaque/antigingivitis