Dressing formulations

Abstract

In one aspect, the invention provides a dressing comprising a matrix with a first ionic state and an agent with a second ionic state, said agent having an activity selected from the group consisting of a bactericidal activity, a fungicidal activity, and an antiviral activity, wherein said first ionic state is different from said second ionic state. In some embodiments, the dressing further comprises a steroid. In another aspect, the invention provides dry porous compound comprising a matrix with a first ionic state and an agent with a second ionic state, said agent having an activity selected from the group consisting of a bactericidal activity, a fungicidal activity, and an antiviral activity, said first ionic state being different from said second ionic state, wherein upon hydration of the compound with an expansion liquid, the hydrated compound expands to form the dressing described herein.

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