Mechanism of action of an antiseptic, anti-odor mouthwash.
Inter-related determinants of oral malodor were measured over a three-hour period in 30 human subjects after mouthwash treatments. Re-odoration was important to mouthwash activity for 30 min. At post-treatment times of 60-180 min, the anti-odor activity of the product is due solely to its anti-microbial action.
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D001419:Bacteria / Q000166:cytology / Q000378:metabolism; D006209:Halitosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009812:Odorants / Q000032:analysis; D013455:Sulfur / Q000032:analysis
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D009067:Mouthwashes; D013455:Sulfur