Mouthwashes Flashcards
are aqueous, pleasantly-flavored solutions employed for their deodorant, refreshing or antiseptic effect.
aqueous solution used for cleaning the oral cavity, freshening the breath, and treating mucous membranes of the mouth
mouthwashes
type of mouthwash where they are formulated to reduce plaque, gingivitis, dental caries and stomatitis
therapeutic rinses
type of mouthwash where they are mouthwashes formulated to reduce bad breath
cosmetic mouthwashes
component of mouthwash that are used at a concentration of 10-20%
alcohols
functions of alcohols
Enhances the flavor
Provides a certain sharpness to the taste
Aids in making the unpleasant taste of active ingredients
Solubilizing agent for flavorants
Preservative
often used in mouthwashes and used to reduce the loss of moisture.
humectants
humectants used in mouthwashes
glycerin and sorbitol
concentration of glycerin and sorbitol in mouthwashes
5-20%
uses of humectants in mouthwashes
a) Increase the viscosity of the product
b) Provide a certain body or mouth-feel to the product
c) Enhance the sweetness of the product and
d) Preservative
component of mouthwash that is used at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.5%
surfractants
functions of surfractants
Solubilizing agent for flavors
Provides a foaming action
examples of surfractants
Polyoxyethyulene / Polyoxypropylene polymers
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Cetylpyridium chloride
component of mouthwash that is used to overcome disagreeable taste
flavors
examples of flavors
Peppermint
Spearmint
Cinnamon
Wintergreen oils
Menthol
component of mouthwash used to enhance or to make the product pleasing to the sight
colorants
synonyms for alkaline mouthwash
Alkaline antiseptic solution
alkaline aromatic solution
latin name for alkaline mouthwash
Liquor aromaticus alkalinus
Liquor antisepticus alkalinus
use for alkaline mouthwash
antiseptic mouthwash
(alkaline mouthwash) active ingredient - neutralizes the odor in the mouth
potassium bicarbonate
(alkaline mouthwash) active ingredient - antiseptic
sodium borate
(alkaline mouthwash) flavor
thymol
eucalyptol
methyl salicylate
(alkaline mouthwash) preservative and solvent
alcohol
(alkaline mouthwash) humectant
glycerin
(alkaline mouthwash) vehicle
purified water
method of preparation for alkaline mouthwash
incorporation with agitation
auxiliary label for alkaline mouthwash
do not swallow
