Abstract: A composition for prevention and/or treatment of periodontal disease, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and a method of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition designed to maintain contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent and/or reduce an amount of gingivitis, periodontitis, bleeding and/or the like. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition can be applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container.

Abstract: A composition for improving oral health, a system including the composition, a kit including multiple systems, a method of using the composition, system, and kit, and a method of forming the composition, system, and kit are disclosed. The composition is designed to maintain contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, prevent or reduce bacteria growth, plaque and calculus buildup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to reduce an amount of tartar on a surface and an amount of tartar buildup. The method includes applying a composition configured to maintain one or more active ingredients in contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time. The composition may be applied using an applicator to selectively apply the composition to targeted areas within an oral cavity.

Abstract: A method of reducing tartar on a surface includes providing a composition including at least one active ingredient for reducing tartar, which composition may be provided in a container. The composition is configured to maintain the active ingredient in contact with the surface for an extended time. The composition may have a viscosity greater than about 20,000 cp and/or may include at least one thickener and/or additive. The method also includes applying the composition to the surface and allowing the composition to remain in contact with the surface for an extended time.

Abstract: A composition for improving oral health, a system including the composition, a method of using the composition and system, and methods of forming the composition and system are disclosed. The composition is a gel that maintains contact with a portion of an oral cavity for an extended period of time to, for example, retard plaque and calculus buildup. The system includes a composition and a container encapsulating the composition. The composition is applied by rupturing the container and applying the composition through the ruptured portion of the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to measurably improve oral health. The method includes use of a composition, including one or more active ingredients to measurably improve oral health, a system including the composition and a container encapsulating the composition, and a kit including a plurality of systems. Each system is configured to apply the composition directly to a surface.

Abstract: A medicant delivery system and device containing a pre-measured, multi-symptom relieving medicine dose is provided. In particular, the delivery system relates to highly viscous cold and/or flu relieving medicants conveniently packaged in single doses. The medicant contains a plurality of therapeutic ingredients and is flavor neutral. The viscosity of the medicant is high enough so that the medicant remains contained in the delivery portion with little or no spillage, but is low enough so that it can be dissolved into a variety of beverages at any temperature.

Abstract: A composition to treat symptoms of cold and/or prevent the onset of cold symptoms and methods of forming and using the composition are disclosed. The composition is formulated to maintain one or more active ingredients in association with an oral membrane for an extended period of time. The invention further includes a method for applying the composition to the oral membrane.

Abstract: A chewable lozenge for the treatment of cold symptoms having a zinc formulation which includes both zinc gluconate and zinc actetate.

Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.

Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.

Abstract: A system and method for suppressing coughs, congestion and related symptoms is provided. The composition sprayed into the oral cavity may contain a cough suppressant and other ingredients such as decongestants, flavorings, sweeteners, stablizers, and/or preservatives. The composition is sprayed into the oral cavity utilizing a spray pattern having a spray pattern ratio from about 1.0 to about 1.19. The method of application comprises multiple applications of the composition every four to six hours according to condition severity and a user's age characteristics.

Abstract: An improved composition and method for moisturizing a nasal membrane are disclosed. The composition includes a viscous carrier and one or more moisturizing agents disposed with the carrier. The composition is applied to a portion of a nasal membrane using a spray, a swab applicator, or a similar application device.

Abstract: An oral spray composition for preventing and/or reducing the symptoms of the common cold including a zinc formulation containing both zinc acetate and zinc gluconate to ensure sustained availability of increased amounts of ionizable zinc.

Abstract: A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.

Abstract: A composition to treat symptoms of migraines and/or prevent the onset of migraines and methods of forming and using the composition are disclosed. The composition is formulated to maintain one or more active ingredients in association with a nasal and/or oral membrane for an extended period of time. The invention further includes a system and method for applying the gelled composition to the nasal membrane.

Abstract: A gelled composition formulated to maintain an active ingredient in association with the nasal membrane for an extended period of time is provided. The gelled composition may be formulated as a decongestant or a sinus discomfort relieving agent. The invention further includes a system and method for applying the gelled composition to the nasal membrane.

Abstract: An improved composition and method for moisturizing a nasal membrane are disclosed. The composition includes a viscous carrier and one or more moisturizing agents disposed with the carrier. The composition is applied to a portion of a nasal membrane using a spray, a swab applicator, or a similar application device.