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Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-6501 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash
NAFDAC number
B4-6501
Active ingredient
Thymol; Sodium fluoride; Alcohol (95 % v/v)
Strength
12.78 mg; 4.42 mg; 4.54 mL
Form
Mouthwash
Pack size
1 x 250 mL, 1x 500 mL, 1 x 750 mL
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
J & J Company West Africa Limited
Approved
25 May 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
24 May 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-6501). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for thymol, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis

Purpose

Antigingivitis, Antiplaque

Possible side effects

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Do not use if

if you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth or increased spacing between the teeth. See your dentist immediately. These may be signs of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.

Warnings

for this product

Storage

Store at room temperature (59°-77°F).

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash

Add the expiry date printed on your pack for a full Trust Score — or look up uses, side effects and cheaper generics.

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About Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash

What is in Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash?

Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash contains Thymol; Sodium fluoride; Alcohol (95 % v/v) (12.78 mg; 4.42 mg; 4.54 mL), as mouthwash, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-6501, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-6501, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Listerine Teeth & Gum Defence Mouthwash used for?

helps control plaque that leads to gingivitis (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for thymol. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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