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Alkaline Saline Mouthwash

The document outlines the formula and preparation procedure for an alkaline saline mouthwash, which includes sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, amaranth solution, and peppermint water. It serves as a mouthwash for deodorizing, refreshing, and antiseptic purposes, particularly in treating gingivitis and halitosis. The mouthwash is for external use only and should not be consumed.

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Alkaline Saline Mouthwash

The document outlines the formula and preparation procedure for an alkaline saline mouthwash, which includes sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, amaranth solution, and peppermint water. It serves as a mouthwash for deodorizing, refreshing, and antiseptic purposes, particularly in treating gingivitis and halitosis. The mouthwash is for external use only and should not be consumed.

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ALKALINE SALINE MOUTHWASH

FORMULA:

INGREDIENTS QUANTITY

60 ml

Sodium chloride 500 mg

Sodium bicarbonate 250 mg

Amaranth solution 0.5ml


(Colouring agent)

Peppermint water Made up to 60 ml


LABEL:

ALKALINE SALINE MOUTHWASH (60 ML)


(Not to be consumed)

Name: Age/Sex:

DIR: Sufficient quantity to be used as mouthwash


twice or thrice daily.

Date of Preparation: Dispensed by:

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY


Ex. No: 3 ALKALINE SALINE MOUTHWASH
Date :
AIM:

To dispense 60 ml of alkaline saline mouthwash.

DEFINITION:

Mouthwash is an aqueous solution which is most often used for its


deodorant, refreshing, antiseptic properties and for control of plague.

It may contain alcohol, glycerine, synthetic sweeteners, flavouring and


colouring agents.

PRINCIPLE:

Sodium bicarbonate is used as an alkalizing agent which increases the


pH of the oral cavity thus prevents the bacterial growth by reducing acidity.

PROCEDURE:

1. 500 mg of sodium chloride and 250 mg of Sodium bicarbonate are


weighed and taken in a glass beaker.
2. To it, added 30ml of Peppermint water, 0.5ml of Amaranth solution and
dissolved using a glass rod.
3. The above solution is transferred to a measuring cylinder and the final
volume is made up to 60 ml with Peppermint water.
4. The above solution is re-transferred to plain bottle with proper label.

CLINICAL USES:

 It is used in the treatment of gingivitis and halitosis.

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