EP0049830A2
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Mouthwash compositions comprising hexetidine and zinc salts for the synergistic inhibition of dental plaque
Assignee: Unilever PLC
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Filing: 1981-10-02
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2001-10-02
Abstract
Abstract Oral compositions, such as mouthwashes, sprays, gels, oral foams, toothpastes and the like comprising a combination of antibacterial pyrimidine amine base, especially hexetidine plus one or several zinc salts which combination inhibits the formation of dental plaque synergistically, without staining of teeth. The names Hibitane, Alexidine, Vantocil, Domiphen bromide, Lavoris, Drossadine, Hexoral, Hextril, Oraldene, Sterisol, Lycasin, Cremophor, Plak Out and Displac are trade marks.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans R. Prof. Dr. Mühlemann
- 👤 Peter Dr. Med. Dent. Saxer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/505; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/27; A61K6/00; A61K8/30; A61K8/49; A61K8/494; A61K8/4953; A61P; A61P1/00; A61P1/02; A61Q; A61Q11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
An oral composition comprising hexetidine or its derivates plus one or several zinc salts for synergistic inhibition and improvement of oral hygiene without tooth staining.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
An oral composition comprising hexetidine or its derivates plus one or several zinc salts for synergistic inhibition and improvement of oral hygiene without tooth staining.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition according to claim 1 which comprises hexetidine, zinc fluoride and a non-zinc fluoride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A composition according to claim 1 which comprises hexetidine, zinc fluoride and a non-fluoride zinc salt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
4 . A composition according to claim 1, which comprises hexetidine and non-fluoride zinc salts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition according to claims 1, 2 or 3 wherein the water-insoluble pyrimidine amine base is solubilized and emulgated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A composition according to any one of the preceding claims in the form of a mouthwash, spray, dental gel, oral foam or a toothpaste.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An oral composition substantially as described in any one of Examples I to VIII.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
An oral composition substantially as described in any one of Examples I to VIII.
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