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US 3,942,512 AGranted
Pharyngeal and nasopharyngeal treatment
OwnerEdgar R. Hargettinventor
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Abstract
A mouthwash solution and method for treating both the lower and upper throat. The aqueous solution contains dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate as the active ingredient. The treatment of the lower throat involves holding a small amount of the solution in the mouth for a short period of time. The treatment for the upper throat area is to hold a small amount of the solution in the mouth, lie down with the head back, swallow several times, and hold the head in position for a short period of time.
Claims1
A method of treating conditions of the upper throat comprising:
- holding a small amount, approximately half-a-teaspoonful or less, of an aqueous 0.25% solution of dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate in the mouth,
- lying down with the head back, swallowing several times,
- and holding head in position for approximately 1 minute.
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