Silver sulfadiazine and/or zinc sulfadiazine-containing toothpaste or oral medicament
US4559223A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention discloses compositions useful as dentifrices or oral medicaments and capable of inhibiting microbial mouth infections. The compositions contain an effectiveamount of silver and/or zinc sulfadiazine and a suitable carrier. By inhibiting microbial mouth infections, these compositions reduce or eliminate dental caries, plaque formation, gingival destruction, bone and tooth loss. The compositions of this invention may be in the form of liquids such as mouthwashes, pastes such as toothpastes or solids such as chewing gums or coated dental tapes or flosses.
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