FDA Warns Three OTC Mouthwash Makers Over Claims

The FDA has warned three companies for unproven claims on OTC mouthwash products. The Sept. 27 letters to Johnson & Johnson (J&J), CVS and Walgreens note the products contain the active ingredient sodium fluoride, which is effective in preventing cavities but has not been proven effective in removing plaque or preventing gum disease, the FDA says. However, J&J’s Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash and Walgreens’ Mouth Rinse Full Action are marketed with claims about removing plaque above the gum line, and CVS’ Complete Care Anticavity Mouthwash is marketed as promoting healthy gums.
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