Packaged anti-plaque oral compositions
US5273741A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/87
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oral composition, such as a paste or gel dentifrice or a liquid mouthwash, containing a substantially water insoluble non-cationic antibacterial agent, such as triclosan, which, when used to clean the teeth or rinse the mouth, acts to decrease plaque on the teeth, is packaged in a dispensing container or bottle which includes a solid polymeric material, such as polyfluoroethylene, which is compatible with the antibacterial agent so that excessive loss of anti-plaque activity of such agent on storage is avoided. Alternatively, various other polymers may be employed as container parts, which normally would cause excessive losses of anti-plaque action of the antibacterial agent in the composition but such action is countered by the presence of a stabilizer, such as a terpene, e.g., limonene, in the oral composition formula. Also described is a method for inhibiting development of plaque on teeth.
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