CPC A61K 8/27 (2013.01) [A61K 8/19 (2013.01); A61K 8/20 (2013.01); A61K 8/22 (2013.01); A61K 8/345 (2013.01); A61K 8/36 (2013.01); A61K 8/368 (2013.01); A61K 8/4926 (2013.01); A61K 8/922 (2013.01); A61K 9/0063 (2013.01); A61K 9/08 (2013.01); A61K 31/435 (2013.01); A61K 31/4425 (2013.01); A61K 33/20 (2013.01); A61K 33/30 (2013.01); A61K 33/40 (2013.01); A61K 45/06 (2013.01); A61Q 11/00 (2013.01); A61K 47/02 (2013.01); A61K 47/10 (2013.01); A61K 2800/882 (2013.01); A61K 2800/92 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A method for treating or reducing the occurrence of canker sores in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising delivering a composition to the oral cavity of the subject, wherein the composition comprises:
a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound, wherein the at least one Eh-raising compound is sodium chlorite, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, wherein the at least one zinc compound is zinc chloride or zinc acetate, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
and wherein the composition further comprises an essential oil.
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