parodontax is Haleon's specialty gum-disease toothpaste brand — the same parent company as Sensodyne, but focused exclusively on gum health rather than sensitivity. "Active Gum Repair" is parodontax's gum-care line. For Korean shoppers looking at gum-care lines.
About This Product
parodontax has been a European brand for decades — its distinctive salty, herbal taste comes from sodium bicarbonate and herbal extracts that have been part of the formula since the 1970s. The US version uses Stannous Fluoride (the same 0.454% concentration as Sensodyne) as the active ingredient. The "Active Gum Repair" variant adds breath-freshening compounds to make the famously medicinal taste more daily-tolerable.
5 tubes × 3.4 oz. parodontax is meant to be a long-term daily commitment for users with established gum issues — clinical data shows reduction in gum bleeding within 2-4 weeks of consistent use. Many users describe a love-it-or-hate-it taste experience — the salty, herbal profile is unlike any standard mint toothpaste.
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Product Details
Brandparodontax (Haleon — same parent as Sensodyne)
Sub-lineActive Gum Repair Breath Freshener
FormatPaste with herbal-saline base
Net Wt5 tubes × 3.4 oz (17 oz / 482 g total)
Lasts approx.~6 weeks per tube (2× daily) — ~30 weeks for the pack
Active TypeStannous Fluoride 0.454%
Taste ProfileSalty, herbal — distinctly different from mint pastes
Country of OriginUSA
The taste is the biggest adjustment — give it 3 days before deciding if you can tolerate it for long-term use. Most users describe the first 2-3 brushings as strange, then either acceptance ("it grows on you") or rejection. If you can tolerate the taste, this is among the most effective gum-care products available.
How to Use
- Apply a pea-sized amount to a soft-bristled toothbrush.
- Brush gently along the gum line in circular motion for at least 2 minutes.
- Use 2× daily — morning and evening — without skipping.
- Spit; do not rinse immediately for max ingredient contact.
- For gum bleeding reduction, allow 2-4 weeks of consistent daily use.
- Children under 12: adult supervision recommended.
Active Ingredients
Active IngredientStannous Fluoride 0.454% (0.15% w/v Fluoride Ion)
PurposeSee Drug Facts label (product photos)
Inactive IngredientsGlycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Bicarbonate, Water, Aroma, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Carrageenan, Sodium Saccharin, Limonene, Mineral Salts and Herbal Extracts (peppermint, sage, chamomile, myrrh)
Why Korean Customers Reach For This
The US version isn't sold in Korean retail, so direct import is the only way to access it domestically.
Korean shoppers who've used parodontax during European travel and want to continue the regimen specifically seek it out. The salty-herbal taste also has some Korean shoppers who associate it with traditional medicinal flavors and find it more familiar than unsuspecting users would.
Shipping
Free shipping to Korea — included in the listed price.
Shipped from the United States in secure protective packaging.
Orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. Tracking number sent to your email once your parcel is on its way.
Customs & Import
All orders are processed as personal-use overseas purchases and clear Korean customs without requiring KC certification. Your shipment is handled using your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) and is trackable via Korea Customs Service UNI-PASS. Orders under USD 200 from the United States qualify for duty-free clearance.
If you do not yet have a Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC), you can get one free in under five minutes at unipass.customs.go.kr.
Keep out of reach of children under 6. The salty-herbal taste may cause initial nausea in sensitive users — discontinue if persists beyond 5 days. If gum bleeding worsens or doesn't improve in 4 weeks, see a periodontist for evaluation. Sodium bicarbonate content may interact with certain medications — check with pharmacist if relevant.
Why This Shop
We source directly from US retail and ship to Korea — no middlemen, no re-bottling, no extended storage in Asia warehouses. Every tube is a fresh US production lot, sealed in original retail packaging.
Free shipping is built into the listed price — what you see is what you pay.
How to Order
- Select the product
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
- Enter your Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC)
- Confirm your Korean delivery address
- Complete payment — your order is placed
- Receive your tracking number by email within 1-2 business days
