What is Listerine Total Care? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Sep 24, 2021

Listerine Total Care overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Act Anticavity, Act Braces Care, Act Kids, Act Restoring, Act Total Care, Act Total Care Dry Mouth, Act Total Care Sensitive, Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, Fluorabon, Fluor-A-Day, Fluoritab, Flura-Drops, Listerine HealthyWhite, Listerine Naturals Enamel Repair, Listerine Smart Rinse

Generic Names:

  • Listerine Total Care

Uses:

  • Helps develop healthy teeth and prevent cavities.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Cariostatic, Dentifrice, Fluoride Supplement, Protectant, Dental

Forms:

  • Chewable Tablet, Lozenge, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Listerine Total Care used for?

What form(s) does Listerine Total Care come in?

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Lozenge

  • Liquid

What are common Listerine Total Care dosages?

  • Bottle 250ML of 0.0221 (0.01 F)%

  • Bottle 500ML of 0.0221 (0.01 F)%

  • Bottle 1000ML of 0.0221 (0.01 F)%

How to take Listerine Total Care

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.

  • Chew or crush the chewable tablet before swallowing. Take this medicine at bedtime after brushing your teeth.

  • To use the oral liquid, squeeze the right number of drops into the mouth using the dropper. Or you can mix the medicine with juice or food (but not dairy foods such as ice cream or yogurt).

What to do if you miss a dose of Listerine Total Care

  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

  • If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.

  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Listerine Total Care contraindications - Who shouldn't take Listerine Total Care?

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluoride.

Listerine Total Care warnings

  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.

  • You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.

  • Sores on mouth or lips.

Listerine Total Care interactions & what to avoid when taking Listerine Total Care

  • You should not use calcium pills or foods rich in calcium (like milk, cheese, or yogurt) within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine.

  • Too much fluoride can cause white patches or yellow or brown spots on the teeth. If this happens, stop using the medicine and call your doctor.

  • You should not use this medicine more often or in larger amounts than your doctor ordered.

Listerine Total Care side effects - How does Listerine Total Care make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Black, tarry, or bloody stools or bloody vomit.

  • Painful or aching bones.

  • Skin rash.

  • Sores on mouth or lips.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Acne-like skin changes.

  • Stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.

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