Method of treatment using mouthwashes containing steroids and antifungal agents and compositions of matter
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Abstract
Compositions used to treat inflammatory diseases of the mouth contain anti-inflammatory steroids in combination with antifungal drugs in an aqueous medium as a mouthwash. Swishing for three to five minutes, then expectorating the mouthwashes results in maintenance of contact of the active agents with the oral cavity surfaces for a longer time than would application of gels containing those agents. The mode of application is simple and is not repugnant to the patient as is the application of creams, gels, or ointments.
Claims20
A composition of matter having a pH of 3.5 to 7 comprising a liquid aqueous carrier containing as active agents an antifungal effective amount of at least one antifungal agent and an anti-inflammatory effective amount of at least one anti-inflammatory steroid having a relative anti-inflammatory potency of at least 2.5 when compared to hydrocortisone.
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