Oral compositions

US4994262A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Duane Larry Charbonneau · Mason, US
• Mark D. Evans · Grovetown, US
• Lincoln D. Germain · Cincinnati, US
• Martin S. Robin · Wyoming, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 25, 1989
• Grant date: Feb 19, 1991
• Expiry date: May 25, 2009

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K8/43
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Oral compositions containing a cationic antimicrobial agent and benzoic acid and phthalic acid or salts of these acids, which compositions are effective against plaque and gingivitis, are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for reducing plaque and gingivitis.