摘要 |
<p>An antimicrobial mouthwash composition that is useful in the prevention and reduction of bad breath, plaque and related gum diseases comprises an antimicrobially effective amount of one or more active essential oils; a reduced level, up to about 22 % w/v, of alcohol; increased levels of at least about 18 % w/v of one or more polyols which enhance the efficacy of the actives in the oral cavity; and water. The actives not only provide enhanced efficacy but are completely solubilized in lower ethanol concentrations providing for an aesthetically appealing product.</p> |