Method of treating canker sores
OwnerFrancis W. Price, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
A method of treating canker sores is disclosed by which a fluoroquinolone is topically applied to the ulcerous area. The fluoroquinolone is shown to be applied in solution form, and also as a paste, ointment, or gel. The fluoroquinolone is preferably applied three to eight times a day until the lesion disappears.
Claims22
A method of treating aphthous ulcerations, said method comprising the step of administering a composition of fluoroquinolone to the ulceration.
A method of treating apthous ulcerations, said method comprising the step of administering to the ulceration a composition of the formula:
- ##STR5## where A is ##STR6## B is H or a lower (e.g., C.sub.1 -C.sub.8) alkyl;
- and C is C.sub.2 H.sub.5 or ##STR7##
A method of treating apthous ulcerations, said method comprising the step of administering to the ulceration a composition of the formula:
- ##STR8## where A is ##STR9## and B and C jointly comprise ##STR10##
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.