Compositions for treating herpes simplex virus infections
OwnerBarry M. Libininventor
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Abstract
A composition for treating diseased tissues resulting from a herpes simplex virus infection. When in ointment form, the composition has dispersed in an oil and water emulsion two distinct antimicrobial agents, one being Triclosan which is non-cationic and water insoluble, the Triclosan being solubilized by a solubilizer. The second antimicrobial agent which is cationic and water-soluble, is combined with the solubilized Triclosan to produce an antimicrobial composite that is polar and retained by the diseased tissues to which it is applied.
Claims10
A method for treating diseased tissues resulting from a herpes simplex virus infection giving rise to inflammation of the tissues and lesions comprising contacting said inflammation with a composition consisting essentially of:
- A. a first antimicrobial agent constituted by Triclosan which is substantially water insoluble and non-cationic;
- B. a second antimicrobial agent which is soluble in water and cationic;
- C. a solubilizer in an amount sufficient to solubilize the Triclosan, the solubilized Triclosan being combined with the second agent to produce a composite that is polar and adsorbed and retained by the diseased tissues to which it is applied whereby the composition exhibits a high degree of substantivity, said composite applied to the diseased tissues being in an amount sufficient to alleviate inflammation thereof and to inhibit enlargement of said lesions.
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