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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7429390 | Stable pharmaceutical compositions, processes for making the same and methods of their use The present invention is generally related to alcohol free, liquid ranitidine formulations for oral administration. In particular, the present invention is related to stable, syrup formulations having ranitidine as an active ingredient for oral administration, proce... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7125543 | Method and composition for preventing tooth hypersensitivity when using passive bleaching agents Dental bleaching compositions, for example in the form of liquids, gels, creams, pastes and ointments, comprising a peroxide releasing compound and from 1% to 35% by weight of a potassium-containing compound such as potassium nitrate, wherein the potassium nitrate i... | 10/24/2006 |
| 6723304 | Oral care compositions comprising diglycerol The invention relates to oral care compositions such as toothpaste, gels, tooth powders, mouthwashes, mouth rinses, gums, mouth sprays and lozenges comprising diglycerol. The diglycerol is used as a humectant in the compositions. The compositions may further compris... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719995 | Systems for delivering a cosmetic and/or therapeutic active to oral surfaces using an integral carrier Systems for delivering cosmetic and therapeutic actives to the oral cavity employ a strip comprising a first layer of material, a second layer comprising polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000, and a cosmetic or therapeutic active included wit... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6703000 | Confectionery compositions A confectionery composition comprising: (i) an effective amount of a natural plant extract selected from tea, gold thread, honeysuckle, magnolia extracts and mixtures thereof; (ii) an oral care active selected from the group consisting of anti-calculus... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6641799 | Nasal spray for decongesting nasal passages A therapeutic composition for use as a nasal spray the aids in decongesting of the nasal passages by osmotic effect, thinning of mucus and stimulation of ciliary function. Preferred embodiments of the composition contain a sugar solution, a sodium bicarbo... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6419902 | Color changing toothpaste Disclosed is a color changing toothpaste which contains color reagents for interacting to provide a color change indicative of tooth brushing time. The color reagents comprise two separate color components which may be an FD&C dye, and FD&C lake or a natu... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6051260 | Medical food composition of reduced allergenicity, especially adapted for improving gut mucosal integrity Parboiled rice flour is used in lieu of other grain flour in medical foods to minimize antigenicity of the medical food product.... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6019970 | Treatment of iodine deficiency diseases This invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment or prevention of iodine deficiency diseases or disorders such as fibrocystic dysplasia of the breast, breast cancer, endometriosis, ovarian cysts and premenstrual syndrome. More particularly... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6015836 | Chemical disinfectant employing dual chain quaternary ammonium compounds with iodine A new and improved formulation of a dual chain quaternary ammonium chloride compound and iodine/potassium iodide complex to serve as a disinfectant and sanitizer on surfaces and tissue as well as being utilized as an immersion solution in health care area... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5932193 | Toothpaste compositions containing fluidized polymer suspensions of carboxymethyl cellulose Disclosed are toothpaste compositions and a process for preparing such compositions comprising dental abrasive, humectant, fluidized polymer suspension and a suitable vehicle for the humectant, wherein the fluidized polymer suspension comprises: polyethyl... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5876701 | Striped toothpaste stable to color bleeding A striped and/or speckled dentifrice stable to color bleeding, wherein at least one dentifrice component contains a colorant entrained in a high density polyethylene matrix having a melting point range as measured by DSC is between about 110° C. and abou... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5853703 | Preventing and reversing the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, compositions are disclosed which comprise an agent capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylatio... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5843408 | Semi-paste oral preparations A semi-paste oral preparation comprises, as effective ingredients, at least 0.1 to 20% by weight of povidone-iodine based on the total weight of the preparation, and 0 to 50 parts by weight of potassium iodide and 1 to 300 parts by weight of a sugar alcoh... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5797745 | Radiopaque solution for visualizing dental anatomy, pathological conditions, and iatrogenic events, and method of use A radiopaque composition for use in visualizing and cleaning root canal system anatomy, pathologies, anomalies, and iatrogenic conditions. The composition comprises a radiopaque iodine solution and a sodium hypochlorite solution. The iodine solution compr... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5776499 | Process for preparing a clodronate preparation The object of the invention is a process for preparing a clodronate preparation. The process is characterized in that clodronate is crystallized as disodium clodronate tetrahydrate from an aqueous solution of disodium clodronate; the resulting disodium cl... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5756081 | Shaving compositions containing particulate additives Shaving compositions for use in the personal shaving process with a razor blade assembly include insoluble solid particulate additives. The shaving compositions may include one or more of the following: wetting agents, cleansing agents, lather producing c... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5711935 | Dental floss The present invention relates to oral hygiene and specifically to an improved method for adding chemotherapeutic agents to dental floss containing several multi-fiber bundles, to methods of treating the oral cavity with the improved dental floss and to th... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5656261 | Preventing and reversing advanced glycosylation endproducts The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises a thiazolium compound capable of inhibiting, and to some extent reve... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5587156 | Shaving compositions containing particulate additives Shaving compositions for use in the personal shaving process with a razor blade assembly include insoluble solid particulate additives. The shaving compositions include a mixture of at least one wetting agent, at least one cleansing agent, at least one la... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5407921 | Method for suppressing bitter taste A method for suppressing a bitter taste of material to be placed in mouth or in contact with mouth, such as foods, drinks, pharmaceuticals, comprises adding an acidic phospholipid or an acidic lysophospholipid to the material.... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5174989 | Oral composition An oral composition comprising (i) at least one fluoride compound and (ii) at least one 5- or 6-membered, substituted heterocyclic compound which contains 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms as ring hetero atoms, which may contain an oxygen or sulfur atom as a ring het... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5128122 | Method and agents for preventing staining of teeth The present invention relates to methods and agents for preventing the staining of teeth caused by the nonenzymatic browning of proteins in the oral cavity. Both oral and parenteral administration ft the agents are disclosed. Suitable agents for the inhib... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5059416 | Zinc compound delivery system with improved taste and texture A new delivery system for zinc compounds and the process for its preparation is disclosed, which has use in a variety of products including comestibles such as chewing gum compositions, confections, pharmaceuticals, food products such as vitamin preparati... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4935248 | Antimicrobial veterinary compositions and methods In the technology of applying, spraying, or sponging antimicrobially effective amounts of aqueous iodophor peroxide solutions to the udder surfaces of cows, or other animals to be milked prior to milking, the present invention comprises the improvement wh... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4783401 | Viable cell labelling Methods for reproducibly labelling viable cells with cyanine dyes that do not significantly affect cell viability. Applications for labelled cells include using labelled red blood cells to distinguish post-transfusional bleeding from immunologic reaction ... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4738840 | Presurgical sterilization method Pre- and post-operative dental and surgical procedures in and on structures and areas of the oral cavity are maintained sterile by the application thereto of an antimicrobially enhanced aqueous solution of an iodophor constituting a source of iodine and a... | 04/19/1988 |
| 4737359 | Control of dental plaque and caries using emulsan Plaque is inhibited and oral hygiene promoted including reduction in caries formation by dispersing emulsan in water and contacting the aqueous dispersion with dental surfaces. Emulsan may be dispersed in dental preparation toothpaste or mouthwash.... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4592487 | Dentifrices Dentifrices comprising two components each of which comprises ingredients usually present in toothpastes or toothpowders, one component containing an iodophor as a source of derived iodine and the other component containing a source of active or nascent o... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4592488 | Method for the preparation of chemotherapeutic compositions for the treatment of periodontal disease, compositions therefor and use thereof A method is described for controlling and treating microorganisms implicated in diseases of the teeth and periodontium by applying to the teeth and periodontium an oral lavage comprised of an admixture of selected antimicrobial agents and selected oxygena... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4592489 | Compartmented container means for antimicrobial oral lavage A method is described for controlling and treating periodontal diseases by applying to the teeth and periodontium an oral lavage comprised of an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and a povidone-iodine complex.... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4567036 | Chemotherapeutic method for treating periodontal disease, and composition therefore A method is described for controlling and treating periodontal diseases by applying to the teeth and periodontium an oral lavage comprised of an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and a povidone-iodine complex.... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4521403 | Chemotherapeutic method for treating periodontal disease A method is described for controlling and treating periodontal diseases by applying to the teeth and periodontium an oral lavage comprised of an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and a povidone-iodine complex.... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4397837 | Process and composition for the remineralization and prevention of demineralization of animal teeth including humans Compositions for the remineralization and prevention of demineralization of the teeth of animals including humans in the form of two phases, one phase containing a water-soluble calcium compound and the other phase containing a water-soluble phosphate and... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4329333 | Method for the oral treatment of dogs and other animals Method for oral treatment of dogs and other animals comprising administering a composition having slow release to the gums of dogs, the composition comprising a multiplicity of microencapsulated liquid droplets of flavoring material and anti-plaque agents... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4251507 | Process and composition for reducing dental plaque The present invention relates to an improved method for cleansing of human teeth to help reduce and control dental plaque as an aid in preventing dental caries and periodontal disease. In particular, it relates to a viscous composition of particular chara... | 02/17/1981 |
| 4200626 | Haloplatinate dental composition for preventing and inhibiting dental caries A dental composition comprising, as an essential ingredient, water-soluble haloplatinate and a pharmaceutical carrier or diluent, prevents and inhibits dental caries. The composition exhibits its anticarious effect by inhibiting both digestion of the soft... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4081396 | Method of cleaning A cleaning composition is disclosed which is especially suitable for cleaning beer tubes or lines and comprises an alkali metal-phosphorous salt, tincture of iodine and water. The cleaning composition is conveniently packaged in a dispensing container suc... | 03/28/1978 |
| 4024238 | Oral hygiene method 4-Chlorophenyl-2-thienyliodonium chloride and similar salts are useful in the prevention of dental plaque and calculus, thereby minimizing or preventing gingivitis, caries and related periodontal disease.... | 05/17/1977 |
| 3932605 | Dental treatment N-haloamines also containing a hydroxy group, a sulfonic acid group, and N-acyl group or a carboxylic acid group are useful in treating teeth to remove caries, dissolve or remove plaque, to help in the prevention of calculus formation and in the brighteni... | 01/13/1976 |
