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Anti-gingivitis oral composition

US4029760A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1975
Grant dateJun 14, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 11, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q11/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are described pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of gingivitis. Such a composition contains, as active ingredient from 0.5 to 25% by weight of at least one carraghenin in combination with a suitable vehicle. The compositions, which may contain various auxiliary components, can be in the form of toothpaste, mouthwash and like products. Even a short, but regular, use of a toothpaste containing the aforesaid composition results in a substantial improvement of gums and dental surfaces.

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