Mouthwash

摘要

The invention provides mouthwash formulations having improved taste, coupled with good whitening efficacy, which comprise a whitening agent such as hydrogen peroxide together with a combination of a first acid such as citric acid and a second acid such as phosphoric acid. In further embodiments, the mouthwashes may comprise a sucralose and saccharin combination, an acidic polymer, one or more anticalculus agents, e.g., alkali pyrophosphate salts, copolymers of maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether and other ingredients.

主权项

1. A mouthwash comprising a whitening agent in an amount effective to whiten the teeth, wherein the whitening agent is hydrogen peroxide, optionally together with one or more additional whitening agents, and a combination of a first acid and a second acid, wherein the first acid comprises citric acid and the second acid comprises phosphoric acid, wherein the citric acid and phosphoric acid are in an amount sufficient to provide a pH of 3 to 6, and wherein the mouthwash comprises water in an amount of 60% to 80%.