Insect repellent composition and method for inhibiting the transmission and treatment of symptoms of vector-borne diseases
AssigneeAdvanced Medical Instruments
InventorEdward J. Petrus
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Abstract
A topical composition for the delivery of bio-affecting agents through the protective outer layer of skin into the underlying tissues and into the general circulation to prevent the causes and symptoms of vector-borne diseases. The transdermal penetration is achieved by the use of an essential volatile oil with insect repellent capabilities, such as eucalyptus oil. The bio-affective agents may be a combination of a zinc salt and form of vitamin A. A zinc salt may also be used for photoprotective purposes. The topical composition can be formulated as a solution, suspension, cream, ointment, gel, film or spray.
Claims15
A topical composition for inhibiting the transmission of vector-borne diseases and for the treatment of symptoms of vector-borne diseases in mammals consisting essentially of
- (a) an effective amount of an essential volatile oil with insect repellent and transdermal penetration capabilities;
- (b) an effective amount of a zinc salt;
- (c) an effective amount of vitamin A;
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- (d) one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of antimalarial medications, fragrances, preservatives, antioxidants, gelling agents, thickening agents, stabilizers, surfactants, emollients, coloring agents, aloe vera, waxes and penetration enhancers.
A method for inhibiting the transmission of vector-borne diseases and for the treatment of symptoms of vector-borne diseases comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof:
- a) an effective amount of an essential volatile oil with insect repellent and transdermal penetration capabilities, and
- b) an effective amount of one or more bioaffective agents selected from a group consisting of zinc salts and vitamin A.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.