Anticalculus dentifrice
US4100269A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K8/365
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved method for the control of calculus is disclosed employing one or more insoluble zinc compounds as the active agent. Dentifrice formulations and mouthwash formulations for use in the novel method are also disclosed. The mouthwash compositions comprise from 1/10% to about 25% by weight of the zinc compound while the dentifrice compositions comprise 1/4% to about 25% by weight of said compound.
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