ORAL CARE TABLET

摘要

A water soluble, non-abrasive, effervescent, pharmaceutically acceptable, or al care tablet for use in the oral cavity. The tablet includes a carbon dioxide source, a acid source and a tablet forming material admixed to form a chewab le tablet having less than 0.2% water. The carbonate to acid ratio ranges from about 2.33:1 to about 3.33:1, the percent by weight of tablet forming materi al ranges from about 10% to about 70% of the total tablet weight, and the pH of the tablet when dissolved in water to form a 1.0% by weight aqueous solution ranges from about (5.0) to about (7.0). Also included is a flavor imparting flavor agent in an amount sufficient to mask taste sensations derived from t he carbon dioxide source, acid source and binder to provide an abrasive-free texture to the tongue in the oral cavity. Other additives are contemplated.< /SDOAB>