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Antimicrobial oral composition and method of use

US6280775A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2000
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 19, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a liquid antimicrobial composition that is particularly useful as a mouthwash for treating or reducing the risk of dental disease. The composition is prepared by mixing a first solution comprising a water soluble metal chlorite compound with a second solution comprising sodium persulfate and hydrogen peroxide. The resulting composition, containing chlorine dioxide, is preferably used at the time of preparation by applying the composition to the locus where treatment is desired.

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