Solid oral compositions

• US 20050063917A1
• Filed: 11/05/2002
• Published: 03/24/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Perfetti Van Melle S.P.A.
• Original Assignee: Perfetti Van Melle S.P.A.
• Inventors: Colle, Roberto, Barrica, Andrea, Salmoiraghi, Guglielmo
• Application Number:
  US10/494,567
• Publication Number:
  US 20050063917A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/48
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/36 characterised by the composition containing organic or inorganic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/362 containing inorganic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/368 containing vitamins, antibiotics
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/48 containing plants or parts thereof, e.g. fruits, seeds, extracts containing gums A23G3/42
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/06 characterised by the composition containing organic or inorganic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/064 containing inorganic compounds
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/068 containing plants or parts thereof, e.g. fruits, seeds, extracts containing gums A23G4/10
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 4/126 containing vitamins, antibiotics
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/21 Fluorides; Derivatives thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/24 Phosphorous; Compounds thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/25 Silicon; Compounds thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/29 Titanium; Compounds thereof
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/345 containing more than one hydroxy group
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9789 Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 1/02 Stomatological preparations, e.g. drugs for caries, aphtae, periodontitis
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 11/00 Preparations for care of the teeth, of the oral cavity or of dentures; Dentifrices, e.g. toothpastes; Mouth rinses

Abstract

Oral formulations in the form of chewing gum comprising: a. polyphosphates; b. hydrated silica; c. a source of fluoride ions; d. extracts or active ingredients of vegetable origin; e. optionally antibacterial/disinfectant agents. The compositions according to the invention are useful as adjuvants in dental hygiene, in particular to reduce tartar deposits.

Claims

1. Oral formulations in the form of chewing gums, comprising:

a. polyphosphates;

b. an abrasive agent;

c. a source of fluoride ions;

d. extracts of vegetable origin;

e. optionally antibacterial or disinfectant agents wherein the extracts are selected from extracts of centella asiatica, malva sylvestris, melaleuca alternifolia, commiphora abyssinica (myrrh), krameria triandra (rhatany), acacia catechu, medicago sativa (alfalfa), resins of the genus styrax, such as styrax benzoin (benzoin), matricaria recutita (camomile), echinacea purpurea (echinacea) and croton lechleri (dragon'"'"'s blood).

2. Formulations as claimed in claim 1, wherein the polyphosphates are selected from tripolyphosphates, pyrophosphates or mixtures thereof.

3. Formulations as claimed in claim 2, comprising a mixture of alkali metal pyrophosphates and tripolyphosphates.

4. Formulations as claimed in claim 1, further containing excipients selected from gum base, sweeteners, polyalcohols, flavourings, dyes, softeners, plasticisers, stabilizers and thickeners

5. Formulations as claimed in claim 1, wherein the abrasive agents are hydrated silica, calcium carbonate and talc, either individually or in a mixture thereof.

6. Formulations as claimed in claim 1 containing extracts with anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, antihemorrhagic, soothing, emollient, decongestant and antiseptic properties.

7. Formulations as claimed in claim 1, containing 0.5 to 5% by weight of polyphosphates, 0.5 to 7% by weight of an abrasive agent (possibly wholly or partly encapsulated), a source of fluorine ions able to guarantee a fluoride intake of 0.005 to 0.2%, and 0.01 to 2% by weight of plant extracts.

8. Formulations as claimed in claim 1, comprising disinfectant and/or antibacterial agents selected from triclosan, zinc oxide and zinc salts, either alone or in combination with one another, in concentrations of between 0.1% and 5%.

9-10. -10. (cancelled).