Potassium Nitrite
Active ingredient
Sold as CVS Pharmacy Enamel Guard
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Dental
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Potassium Nitrite is an active ingredient used in certain oral care products [1]. It is formulated for specific applications related to dental hygiene [1].
This ingredient is found in products such as CVS Pharmacy Enamel Guard [1]. These products are approved for use by adults and children 12 years of age and older for brushing teeth [1]. The application involves using a specific amount of the product on a toothbrush and brushing for a set duration, typically twice a day, to clean all sensitive areas of the teeth [1]. It is advised to minimize swallowing and spit out the product after brushing [1]. For children under 12 years of age, consultation with a dentist or doctor is recommended [1].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristle toothbruch. brush teeth thorughly for at least one minute for at least twice a day (morning and evening), and not more than 3 times a day, or as directed by a dentist or doctor.
Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. Minimize swallowing. Spit out after brushing. children under 12 years of age: Consult a dentist or doctor.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 18295a1c-c2a6-48… · revised November 21, 2025 [PDF]
Information on this page is compiled from public regulatory records. Drugvu is not affiliated with any regulator or pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.