Methods and compositions for the treatment of infections
AssigneeAdvanced Vision Research, Inc.
InventorJeffrey GILBARD
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Abstract
The instant invention provides preparations comprising an oxidizing antimicrobial agent such as chlorine dioxide and a heterocyclic compound that improves the antibacterial effect of the oxidizing antimicrobial agent preparation. The invention has particular use as an eye care preparation such as an eye drop. The invention further provides methods for reducing bacterial colonization and treating infection.
Claims46
A preparation comprising an oxidizing antibacterial agent and a heterocyclic compound that improves the antibacterial effect of the oxidizing agent.
An antimicrobial preparation in the form of a solution comprising chlorine dioxide and dyphylline, wherein the chlorine dioxide is present at about 55-75 ppm and the antimicrobial preparation has a total osmolality of 165 mOsm/Kg or less.
A topical preparation comprising chlorine dioxide and dyphylline.
An eye care preparation comprising chlorine dioxide and dyphylline, wherein the chlorine dioxide is present at about 55-75 ppm
A preparation comprising a chlorite generating agent and dyphylline.
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