Anti-bacterial compositions of chlorhexidine suitable for oral hygiene

摘要

Disclosed is an oral formulation which comprises: (a) chlorhexidine or a salt thereof; (b) a zinc salt; (c) masking and/or flavouring agents, including: (i) a first sweetening agent having an immediate but transient effect and (ii) a second sweetening agent having a delayed but prolonged effect, said second sweetening agent being neohesperidine dihydrochalcone; and (d) other conventional components of oral formulations. The formulations are, for example, toothpastes, dentifrices, mouthwashes, chewing gum or lozenges.