Composition for use in oral cavity
US5374418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for use in the oral cavity is disclosed. The composition comprises (A) an antibacterial compound represented by the following general formula (1), EQU A.sup.m+ .multidot.X.sub.m.sup.- (1) wherein A.sup.m+ is a nitrogen-containing antibacterial cation and the counter anion X.sup.- represents a monoalkyl phosphate ion, a monoalkenyl phosphate ion, a monoalkyl phosphonate ion, or a monoalkenyl phosphonate ion having a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group with 8 to 20 carbon atoms, and m is a valence of the cation A, and (B) a vehicle for use in the oral cavity. It exhibits a remarkablely rapid and continued disinfection effect action against oral cavity bacteria, while providing a good taste. Its disinfection effect is not reduced in the presence of surfactants. In addition, it does not color the tooth.
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