Antimicrobial composition with long-term activity
AssigneesExplore Incorporated, Rijksuniversiteit te Groningen
InventorsMathias J. M. Schaeken, Johannes S. Van der Hoeven, Pieter De Haan, Coenraad F. Lerk
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Abstract
The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition on the basis of a physiologically acceptable varnish dissolved therein an antimicrobial agent, preferably chlorhexidine, in an amount sufficient for elimination of Streptococcus mutans in one treatment. This composition can be applied on the tooth surface and other surfaces, such as the skin or on medical instruments.
Claims15
Antimicrobial composition comprising a physiologically acceptable varnish base and as antimicrobial agent chlorhexidine or a salt thereof in an amount of more than 30% by weight based on the weight of the total composition, said amount being sufficient for elimination of Streptococcus mutans in one treatment.
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