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Antibacterial antiplaque oral composition

US5334375A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1992
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2012

Classification

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

Abstract

An oral composition containing a substantially water insoluble noncationic antibacterial antiplaque agent such as triclosan and a synthetic cross-linked polymer such as cross-linked poly (methylvinyl ether/maleic acid or anhydride) as antibacterial-enhancing agent to enhance delivery of said antibacterial agent to, and the retention thereof on, oral surfaces, and a method of promoting oral hygiene therewith.

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