fluoride, triclosan, amino acid

This is a combination of active ingredients used in oral care products, particularly toothpastes. The combination includes fluoride (typically as sodium fluoride or amine fluoride) for cavity prevention, triclosan as an antimicrobial agent, and amino acids (such as arginine or glycine) that help stabilize the formulation and enhance efficacy. Fluoride works by strengthening tooth enamel and preventing dental caries. Triclosan acts as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that disrupts bacterial cytoplasmic membranes, reducing plaque and gingivitis. The amino acid component helps stabilize the formulation and may enhance the delivery of active ingredients into dental biofilm.

Brand names

Colgate Total

Other names

fluoride, triclosan, amino acidarginine + fluoride + triclosan