ORAL CARE PRODUCT AND METHODS FOR USING AND PREPARING SAME Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC A61K8/27 A61K8/34 A61K8/49 A61Q11/00 

FIELD: cosmetology.

SUBSTANCE: disclosed is a mouthwash comprising an aqueous solution of an effective amount of an orally acceptable, soluble zinc salt together and an effective amount of a preservative to ensure suppression of bacteria, selected from methylisothiazolinone (MIT), benzyl alcohol and combinations thereof. Zinc salt is present in concentration of 0.05 to 2 wt%; preservatives are present, separately or in combination, in an amount of: MIT 0.0005-0.001 wt%, benzyl alcohol 0.05-0.25 wt%, which provides acceptable resistance to growth of bacteria, yeast and mould fungi, along with orally acceptable taste of mouthwash, containing an aqueous solution of a zinc salt. Also disclosed is use of said mouthwash for a) reducing or inhibiting formation of dental caries, b) reducing, repairing or inhibiting early enamel lesions, c) reducing or inhibiting gingivitis, d) facilitating healing of inflammation or cuts in mouth, e) inhibiting microbial biofilm formation in oral cavity, f) reducing plaque accumulation, g) enhancing systemic health, including cardiovascular health, h) immunising teeth against cariogenic bacteria and their effects and/or i) cleaning teeth and oral cavity; and method of improving oral health, involving application of an effective amount of said mouthwash in oral cavity.

EFFECT: acceptable resistance to growth of bacteria, yeast and mould fungi, along with orally acceptable taste of mouthwash.

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