Method and composition for protecting against jellyfish stings
AssigneesSchering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc., University of Maryland, Baltimore
InventorsRichard V. Smerbeck, James R. Johnson, Joseph W. Burnett, Jennifer E. Purcell
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Abstract
The present invention is directed towards a method, a composition and an article of manufacture for protecting the skin from jellyfish stings. The method comprises topically contacting the skin with a composition containing polymeric quaternary ammonium salt in amounts sufficient to protect against the rupture of jellyfish nematocysts. The composition can be in the form of an emulsion, liquid dispersion, solution, skin cream, face cream, lotion or ointment.
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A method for protecting the skin from jellyfish stings, comprising topically contacting the skin with a composition containing a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt in amounts sufficient to protect against the rupture of jellyfish nematocysts.
An article of manufacture comprising packaging material and a composition comprising a protective agent which is a polymeric quaternary ammonium salt contained within said packaging material, wherein said protective agent is effective in protecting against the rupture or stings of jellyfish nematocysts and wherein said packaging material comprises a label which indicates that said protective agent can be used to protect against jellyfish stings.
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