Formulations and uses thereof in the prevention and treatment of oral lesions
US5540913A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q11/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions in the form of solutions, tablets and gels adapted for prophylaxis and treatment of oral lesions. The compositions are suitable for use as an oral lavage, and comprises water, a peroxide (preferably hydrogen peroxide) in a premixed aqueous form in the preparation mixture, with between about 0.01% and about 0.4% of a bicarbonate (preferably sodium bicarbonate). To produce such a composition adapted for the prophylaxis and treatment of oral lesions most preferably involves dissolving the peroxide and bicarbonate in an aqueous solution to produce a premixed preparation. Additionally, a method for prophylaxis and treatment of oral lesions incident the use of chemotherapeutic agents is included in the present invention.
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