Listerine - Pocketpaks, Oral Care Strips, Cool Mint - 72 Strips

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Lawrence hoped to promote Listerine's use as a general germicide as well as a surgical antiseptic, and licensed his formula to a local pharmacist named Jordan Wheat Lambert in 1881. Lambert subsequently started the Lambert Pharmacal Company, marketing Listerine. [4] Listerine was promoted to dentists for oral care in 1895 [5] and was the first over-the-counter mouthwash sold in the United States, in 1914. [6]

In 2009, Johnson and Johnson launched a new alcohol-free version of the product called Listerine Zero. [29]In combination all have an antiseptic effect [26] and there is some thought that methyl salicylate may have an anti inflammatory effect as well. [27] Ethanol, which is toxic to bacteria at concentrations of 40%, [28] is present in concentrations of 21.6% [23] in the flavored product and 26.9% [29] in the original gold Listerine Antiseptic. [30] At this concentration, the ethanol serves to dissolve the active ingredients. [31] [32] Newton, David (2008). Trademarked: a history of well-known brands, from Aertex to Wright's Coal Tar. Stroud: Sutton Publishing. ISBN 978-0750945905. From the 1930s into the 1950s, advertisements claimed that applying Listerine to the scalp could prevent "infectious dandruff". [19] Distributions in case of Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash, Original-05/22/2008 for essential oils are: menthol (mint) 0.042%, thymol (thyme) 0.064%, methyl salicylate (wintergreen) 0.06%, and eucalyptol (eucalyptus) 0.092%. [25] Benefits [ edit ]

a b "Johnson & Johnson sued over mouthwash cancer fears". the Guardian. 2011-08-27 . Retrieved 2022-01-14. If you happen to have cuts and itches after you shave, you can apply a small amount of Listerine to calm that fire. cheatsheet.com The addition of essential oils means the ethanol is considered to be undrinkable, known as denatured alcohol, and it is therefore not regulated as an alcoholic beverage in the United States. (Specially Denatured Alcohol Formula 38-B, specified in Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, Subpart D) However, consumption of mouthwash to obtain intoxication does occur, especially among alcoholics and underage drinkers. [36] Cancer risk [ edit ] Listerine is an American brand of antiseptic mouthwash that is promoted with the slogan "Kills germs that cause bad breath". Named after Joseph Lister, who pioneered antiseptic surgery at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in Scotland, Listerine was developed in 1879 by Joseph Lawrence, a chemist in St. Louis, Missouri. [1] [2] La Vecchia, C (2009). "Mouthwash and oral cancer risk: An update". Oral Oncology. 45 (3): 198–200. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2008.08.012. PMID 18952488.

Levitt, Steven D.; Dubner, Stephen J. (2009). Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side Of Everything. New York: HarperCollins. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-06-073133-5. OCLC 502013083. Listerine can also come handy to do away with the gunk on your TV or laptop screens. Mix some of it with water, pour it into a spray bottle and use it to clean the dirt off. wikihow.com

Mary Delach Leonard (Dec 25, 2016). "Lambert airport traces its history to an aviation visionary who knew how to sell mouthwash". St. Louis Public Radio. Archived from the original on 2017-02-18 . Retrieved 2018-04-28. Research indicates that Listerine can reduce dental plaque by 22.2% and gingivitis by 28.2% at 6 months. Dental plaque by 20.8% and gingivitis by 27.7% at 6 months, when compared with vehicle in test. Vehicle was 26.9% hydroalcoholic containing all ingredients in Listerine Antiseptic except its essential oils. [33] [34] Our range of mouthwashes with essential oils kill up to 99%* of plaque and bad breath-causing germs left after brushing. LISTERINE ® Total Care has 10 in 1 benefits, while our Advanced Range formulas are proven to target specific dental concerns such as treating and preventing gingivitis or whitening your teeth. Apart from cleaning your house, you can also get rid of bugs and flies by spraying some Listerine in the air. And as a bonus, it would give a super fresh aroma to the room!McCullough, Michael; Farah, C.S. (December 2008). "The role of alcohol in oral carcinogenesis with particular reference to alcohol-containing mouthwashes". Australian Dental Journal. 53 (4): 302–305. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2008.00070.x. PMID 19133944.