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US 11,684,555 B2Granted
Compositions and methods for treating canker sores
AssigneeThe Research Foundation for The State University of New York
InventorsMarvin Cohen, Susanne Cohen, Robert Flynn
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Abstract
Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Claims14
A method for treating or reducing the occurrence of canker sores in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising delivering a composition to the oral cavity of the subject, wherein the composition comprises:
- a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound, wherein the at least one Eh-raising compound is sodium chlorite, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
- a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, wherein the at least one zinc compound is zinc chloride or zinc acetate, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
- and wherein the composition further comprises an essential oil.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.