Claims
- 1. A method of inhibiting plaque comprising the step of contacting plaque in the oral cavity with an effective amount of composition comprising a dentifrice carrier suitable for use in the oral cavity and from about 0.05% to about 7% of an antimicrobial selected from the group consisting of the fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide salts of N-tetradecyl-4-ethyl pyridinium.
- 2. An oral composition effective in inhibiting plaque/gingivitis and reducing mouth odor comprising:
- (a) from about 0.05% to about 7% 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 dentifrice.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 625,267, filed on June 27, 1984, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,663,154 which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 432,520, filed on May 9, 1983, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,472,373.
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