THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT MOUTHWASHES IN MALAYSIA

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Published: Jul 30, 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21315/
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Mouthwashes, Micro-organism, Antimicrobial activity

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C.M. Mat Ludin
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
Md Radzi, J
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

Seven different brands of mouthwashes were assessed for the inhibition of growth of oral micro-organisms. The results showed wide variations in their effectiveness: Those containing cationic surfactants and complex organic nitrogenous compounds were more active than the older formulations based on phenols. A list was compiled ranking the mouthwashes according to their antimicrobial activity, which did not always agree with the manufacturer’s claims or indication for use.

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C.M. Mat Ludin, Md Radzi, J. THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT MOUTHWASHES IN MALAYSIA. Malays J Med Sci [Internet]. 2001 Jul. 30 [cited 2026 Oct. 18];8(2):14-8. Available from: https://ejournal.usm.my/mjms/article/view/mjms_vol8-no2-2001_4
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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2001)
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