Antimicrobial compositions comprising hypochlorous acid and silver
AssigneePuricoe, Inc.
InventorsSvetlana Panicheva, Mark N. Sampson, Ronan Stapleton
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a surface characterized by microbial infection or colonization. Particularly, the methods of the present invention involve applying a hypohalous acid (e.g., hypochlorous acid) composition and a silver additive. The present invention is useful, for example, in disinfecting or cleaning a mammalian tissue, such as a wound or burn, or disinfecting or cleaning a hard surface, such as a medical device.
Claims33
A method for treating a surface characterized by microbial infection or colonization, comprising applying a hypochlorous acid (HOCl) composition and a silver additive to the surface, thereby reducing the microbial infection or colonization.
A kit for treating a surface for microbial contamination or infection, comprising:
- a formulation of a hypochlorous acid (HOCl) composition, and a silver additive.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.