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Listerine Total Care is a globally recognized mouthwash brand, famous for its antiseptic properties and multi-benefit formula. The brand's history dates back to 1879, when Dr. Joseph Lawrence and Jordan Wheat Lambert developed it in the United States as a surgical antiseptic and floor cleaner, later marketing it to dentists and the general public for oral hygiene.
Today, Listerine is manufactured in multiple locations worldwide, including Italy, the United States, and Thailand, to serve various regional markets. The packaging shown features several Northern European languages, indicating this specific bottle was likely distributed within Scandinavia or surrounding regions.
In terms of ownership, the brand has passed through several major corporate hands over the decades. Originally part of the Lambert Pharmacal Company (which became Warner-Lambert), it was later acquired by Pfizer. In 2006, the consumer healthcare division was sold to Johnson & Johnson. Most recently, following a corporate spin-off in 2023, the brand is owned by Kenvue, which is the world's largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue.
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