Patent ID: 6348187
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A peroxide-containing two-part mouthwash system comprising: (i) a first vessel containing a base composition comprising an essential oil mixture comprising thymol, eucalyptol, menthol and methylsalicylate, optionally ethanol, at least one anionic surfactant and water and (ii) a second vessel containing an aqueous peroxide solution such that the aqueous peroxide solution is isolated from essential oils capable of reacting with the aqueous peroxide solution, wherein the contents of the first vessel and the second vessel can be dispensed and mixed into a separate container or compartment just prior to use, forming a mouthwash solution comprising: (a) from about 0.16 to about 0.5% of an essential oil mixture comprising: thymol, eucalyptol, menthol and methylsalicylate; (b) optionally, ethanol in an amount up to about 30% v/v; (c) from about 0.1% to about 8.0% w/v of a peroxide; (d) a sufficient amount of at least one anionic surfactant to assist in the solubilization of said essential oils; and (e) water.