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Colgate total and Gingival bleeding - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gingival bleeding is reported as a side effect among people who take Colgate total (sodium fluoride; triclosan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lyrica, and have Dental plaque.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gingival bleeding when taking Colgate total. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 866 people who have side effects when taking Colgate total from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colgate total?

Colgate total has active ingredients of sodium fluoride; triclosan. eHealthMe is studying from 868 Colgate total users. Check the latest studies of Colgate total.

What is Gingival bleeding?

Gingival bleeding (bleeding gums) is found to be associated with 1,030 drugs and 1,082 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gingival bleeding.

On Jul, 12, 2026

866 people reported to have side effects when taking Colgate total.
Among them, 15 people (1.73%) have Gingival bleeding.

Could Colgate total cause Gingival bleeding?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Colgate total when they have Gingival bleeding? *

  • < 1 month: 66.67 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 16.67 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 16.67 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Gingival bleeding when taking Colgate total? *

  • female: 69.23 %
  • male: 30.77 %

What is the age of people who have Gingival bleeding when taking Colgate total? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 16.67 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 16.67 %
  • 50-59: 33.33 %
  • 60+: 33.33 %

What are other drugs people take besides Colgate total? *

  1. Protonix: 1 person, 6.67%
  2. Lyrica: 1 person, 6.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Gingival bleeding? *

  1. Gums - Swollen: 2 people, 13.33%
  2. Gingival Pain (gum pain): 2 people, 13.33%
  3. Gingival Erythema (redness of gums): 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Tooth Loss: 1 person, 6.67%
  5. Tooth Disorder (tooth disease): 1 person, 6.67%
  6. Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 1 person, 6.67%
  7. Sensitivity Of Teeth: 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Pocket Erosion: 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Oral Disorder (mouth disease): 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Oral Discomfort (pain or irritation in mouth): 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Dental Plaque (film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Gingival bleeding and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of sodium fluoride; triclosan:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sodium fluoride; triclosan (the active ingredients of Colgate total) and Colgate total (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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