EXPERIMENT NO.

11
OBJECT
To prepare and submit mouth wash

REFERENCE
Jain N.K. and Sharma S.N.; “Professional Pharmacy First edition 1985, reprint 2006,
published by Vallabh Prakashan Delhi, Pg no. 231.

FORMULA
Sodium Chloride -15g
Sodium Bicarbonate - 10g
Pippermint oil - 1000 ml

THEORY

Mouthwash or mouth rinse is a product used for oral hygiene. Antiseptic and anti-plaque mouth
rinse claims to kill the bacterial plaque causing caries, gingivitis, and bad breath. Anti-cavity
mouth rinse uses fluoride to protect against tooth decay. But it is generally agreed that the use
of mouthwash does not eliminate the need for both brushing and flossing.

Mouth washes may also be used to help remove mucous and food particles deeper down in the
throat . Alcoholic and strong flavored mouth washes may cause coughing when used for this
purpose.

PROCEDURE

Each solid ingredient was weighed accurately and triturated in a pestle mortar. The triturated
mixture was dissolved in three fourth of the aqueous vehicle with continuous stirring. Finally
the volume was made up with the remaining vehicle.

Storage
Stored in transparent air tight containers.
USES
Deodorant refreshing and antiseptic effect.