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PURPOSE: An oral composition containing clove oil or eugenol is provided to ensure excellent antibacterial effect against bacteria in oral cavity. CONSTITUTION: An oral composition contains clove oil or eugenol as an active ingredient. The composition is used by combining with antibiotics such as ampicillin or gentamicin. The composition is selected from the group consisting of toothpaste, oral cleansing agent, gum, candy, and an oral spray. The composition has an antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, Streptococcus sobrinus, Streptococcus ratti, Streptococcus criceti, Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus gordonii, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Prevotella intermedia, and Porphylomonas gingivalis.
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