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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 10, 1996
Pauline Pan, Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Edward Carlin, Secaucus, NJ (US);
R Michael Buch, Randolph, NJ (US);
Frank Volpe, Kinnelon, NJ (US);
Alain Martin, Ringoes, NJ (US);
Warner-Lambert Company, Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Abstract
An antimicrobial composition containing an alcohol having 3 to 6 carbon atoms which effectively increases antimicrobial activity and particularly a mouthwash composition that is useful in the prevention and reduction of bad breath, plaque and related gum diseases having an antimicrobially effective amount of one or more active essential oils; from about 0.01% to about 30.0% v/v of an alcohol having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; optionally, ethanol; at least one surfactant; and water. The actives not only provide enhanced efficacy but are completely solubilized, thus providing an aesthetically appealing product.