Antimicrobial compositions
AssigneeIndena S.p.A.
InventorsAndrea Giori, Giacomo Mombelli, Stefano Togni
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use as an antimicrobial of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to antimicrobial compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Antimicrobial compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment and/or prevention of microbial infections of the skin and mucosa.
Claims4
Method for topical treatment of mucositis in cancer patients, patients with HIV, patients suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diabetes Behçet's Syndrome, elderly patients and in patients receiving treatment with Biological Response Modifiers, said method comprising administering an effective amount of tamarind seed polysaccharide in combination with either an effective amount of an extract of Helicrysum italicum or with an effective amount of an extract of Echinacea ssp,
- wherein said effective amount comprises 0.2% of the tamarind seed polysaccharide;
- 0.2% of the extract of Helicrysum italicum and 0.2% of the extract of Echinacea ssp.
A pharmaceutical and/or dermocosmetic composition for topical administration containing 0.2% tamarind seed polysaccharide in combination with either 0.2% of an extract of Helichrysum italicum or with 0.2% of an extract of Echinacea ssp., as active ingredients mixed with one or more acceptable excipients.
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