Abstract: A composition for vaginal insertion is in the form of a softgel, a two-part gelatin capsule, a tablet, or a suppository. The composition is designed to promote the growth of native vaginal flora, but does not promote the growth of Gardenerella vaginalis and Candida albicans. The composition includes a prebiotic in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and is essentially free of probiotics, lactoferrin, and plant extracts containing isoflavones.

Abstract: A composition for vaginal insertion is in the form of a softgel, a two-part gelatin capsule, a tablet, or a suppository. The composition is designed to promote the growth of native vaginal flora, but does not promote the growth of Gardenerella vaginalis and Candida albicans. The composition includes a prebiotic in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and is essentially free of probiotics, lactoferrin, and plant extracts containing isoflavones.

Abstract: A toilet bowl cleaner includes an effervescing, foaming cleaning composition contained within a biodegradable packet or pad and a holder for the packet or pad. The holder includes an elongate rigid handle member having a grip end and a head end, a tongue member pivotally mounted on the head end between a first attached position for attaching the disposable toilet bowl cleaning pad to the handle member and a second detached position for releasing the pad from the handle member, and a lock mechanism for releasably locking the tongue member to the head of the handle member. The disposable toilet bowl cleaning pad contains an effervescing compound for cleaning a toilet bowl which includes a surfactant, an alkali carbonate and an acid. Other ingredients may be added to the surfactant-alkali-acid composition to provide desired properties such as halogen containing compounds for providing germicidal properties and fillers as a carrier for the liquid surfactant.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning an in-sink garbage disposer unit containing a surfactant, an alkali carbonate and an acid. Each constituent is present in the composition in the range of 5 to 75% by weight. It is preferred that the composition contain 37.5% adipic acid, 37.5% sodium bicarbonate and 25% of a mixture of sodium lauryl sulfate and alpha-olefin sulfonate. Other ingredients may be added to the surfactant-alkali-acid composition to provide desired properties. For example, halogen containing compounds may be employed in the composition to provide germicidal properties, and abrasives may be incorporated for added physical cleaning of the disposer unit.