Claims
- 1. An oral composition effective in inhibiting plaque/gingivitis and reducing mouth odor comprising:
- (a) from about 0.05% to about 0.5% of an antimicrobial selected from the group consisting of the bromide, fluoride, chloride and iodide salts of N-tetradecyl-4-ethyl pyridinium; and
- (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in the form of a mouthwash containing water and alcohol.
- 2. A method of inhibiting plaque comprising the step of contacting plaque in the oral cavity with an effective amount of a composition comprising a carrier suitable for use in the oral cavity and from about 0.05% to about 0.5% of an antimicrobial selected from the group consisting of the fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide salts of N-tetradecyl-4-ethyl pyridinium.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 492,520, filed on May 9, 1983, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,472,373.
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