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LISTERINE® COOL MINT® Intense Antiseptic Mouthwash

LISTERINE® COOL MINT® Intense Antiseptic Mouthwash regimen reduces gingivitis by 65% more than Crest® Pro-Health™ regimen¹

Protect your mouth from germs and get fresh breath with the LISTERINE® COOL MINT® Intense Antiseptic Mouthwash . Accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA), this germ-killing mouthwash for bad breath is clinically shown to reduce plaque 52 percent more and reduce gingivitis 21 percent more than brushing and flossing alone. Adding a 30-second rinse of this refreshing mint flavored oral rinse to your morning and evening oral hygiene routines is all it takes to get 24-hour germ protection against those germs that cause bad breath. From the #1 dentist recommended brand, LISTERINE® COOL MINT® Intense Antiseptic Mouthwash contains 4 essential oils: eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate and thymol.​

  • The only branded OTC rinse with gingivitis reduction comparable to prescription-strength Peridex™2

  • Kills germs that cause bad breath, plaque, and gingivitis ​

  • Has earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance for helping to prevent and reduce gingivitis and plaque above the gum line3

  • Destroys 5x more plaque above the gumline than floss!* ​

  • Greater reach than brushing and flossing alone—with 100% coverage on teeth, between teeth and along the gum line ​

  • Reduce 52% more plaque than brushing and flossing alone ​

  • For patients 12 years of age and older ​

  • Also available in FRESHBURST® and Original flavors ​

*Germ kill provides sustained plaque reduction after a dental cleaning. Rinse is not intended to replace brushing or flossing. Use product only as directed. ​

References: ​
1. Data on file, Kenvue Brands LLC.​
2. Overholser CD, Meiller TF, DePaola LG, Minah GE, Niehaus C. Comparative effects of 2 chemotherapeutic mouthrinses on the development of supragingival dental plaque and gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol. 1990;17(8):575-579. ​
3. American Dental Association. ADA seal product report: Listerine® Cool Mint® Antiseptic. ADA Website. www.ada.org/en/science-research/ada-seal-of-acceptance/ada-seal-products/product-category/product-report/productid=4433&company=Johnson+%26+Johnson+Consumer%2c+Inc.&category=Plaque/Gingivitis%20Control%20Mouthrinse. Accessed July 14, 2015.​

​Rinse full strength for 30 seconds with 20 mL (2/3 fluid ounce or 4 teaspoonfuls) morning and night Do not swallow.

Eucalyptol 0.092% Menthol 0.042% Methyl Salicylate 0.060% Thymol 0.064% Purposes Antiplaque/antigingivitis

Water, Alcohol (21.6%), Sorbitol, Poloxamer 407, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, Flavor, Green 3​

Do not use in children under 12 years of age. 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. Do not use if printed band around cap is broken or missing. ​​​

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.​

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