Patent ID: 6475472
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
An oral tooth cleaning composition comprising:a peracid that is acceptable for physical contact with the inside of a mammalian mouth, the peracid being present in a range from 0.01% to 5.0% w/w of the composition, characterised in that the composition comprises hydrogen peroxide in the range from 0.01 to 5.0 % w/w of the composition or peroxy source thereof, wherein said source generates hydrogen peroxide in the range from 0.01 to 5.0 % w/w of the composition, characterised in that the peracid is a peroxy amido phthalamide having the following formula: â€ƒwherein R=hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; n=1 to 8; and X=C=0 or SO2, said oral composition including an active selected from the group consisting of an anti-inflammatory agent, an anti-caries agent, a vitamin, a desensitising agent which is potassium nitrate, a flavor, a sweetening agent and combinations thereof in functionally effective amounts, wherein said hydrogen peroxide or peroxy source thereof in combination with peracid provides a more effective tooth bleaching or stain removal composition as compared to PAP alone.