Oral compositions containing biphenol antibacterial compounds
AssigneeColgate-Palmolive Company
InventorsRavi Subramanyam, Prem Sreenivasan
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Abstract
Antiplaque oral compositions are provided that contain an orally acceptable carrier and an antibacterial effective amount of the compound of formula (I). In various embodiments, the compositions contain from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of the compound of formula (I).
Claims20
An oral composition comprising an antibacterial effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I):
A paste or gel composition comprising
- a humectant;
- an abrasive compound;
- and
- an antibacterial effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I)
A method for inhibiting bacterial growth in the oral cavity comprising applying to the surfaces of the oral cavity a composition comprising a compound represented by formula (I):
The method of claim 111, wherein applying comprises brushing the teeth.
A method of maintaining systemic health comprising topically administering a composition to the surface of the oral cavity, the composition comprising an antibacterial effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I):
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.