| abstract |
PURPOSE:A dentifrice composition, containing a specific flavonoid compound as an active constituent, capable of exhibiting improved deodorant effect and convertible into a dosage form, e.g. toothpaste, tooth powder or mouthwash, etc., useful as a foul breath inhibitor. CONSTITUTION:A dentifrice composition containing one or two or more flavonoid compounds selected from flavonol, chrysin, hesperetin and hesperidin as an active constituent in an amount of 0.001-0.1wt%. The above-mentioned composition may be obtained by incorporating the active constituent with a base e.g. surfactant, polishing agent, binder sweetener, etc., and another drug active agent normally incorporated in dentifrice agents may be incorporated in the above-mentioned compositon. A preservative, colorant, perfume, etc., may be further incorporated therein. |