Wound-healing compositions and method of use
AssigneesRegents of the University of Minnestoa, 3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsPatrick J. Parks, Marnie L. Peterson, Michele J. Anderson
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Abstract
A composition and wound dressing for treating a skin wound is disclosed. The composition and dressing comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; an effective amount of an active ingredient of inorganic solids comprising a potassium salt, a zinc salt, a calcium salt, and a rubidium salt; and an antimicrobial biguanide compound comprising an amount effective to reduce the number of viable microorganisms at a wound site. Methods of use include contacting a wound site with the composition and/or dressing.
Claims13
A composition, comprising:
- a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;
- an effective amount of an active ingredient of inorganic solids comprising a potassium salt, a zinc salt, a calcium salt, and a rubidium salt;
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- an antimicrobial biguanide compound comprising an amount effective to reduce the number of viable microorganisms at a wound site;
- wherein each of the salts comprises a pharmaceutically-acceptable anion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.