Composition for inactivating irritants in fluids
AssigneeThe Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
InventorsShanta M. Modak, Lester A. Sampath, Balram H. Advani
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Abstract
The present invention relates to zinc gluconate gel-containing topical compositions which have an anti-irritant effect on the skin. In particular embodiments, the gel matrix may further comprise chlorhexidine gluconate, wherein the zinc gluconate gel diminishes the irritant and/or allergenic effect of the chlorhexidine gluconate.
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A topical composition comprising a gel formed between zinc gluconate and a solvent selected from the group consisting of water and alcohol and mixtures thereof, and further comprising a thickening agent, a hydrophobic polymer, an emulsifying agent, an emollient, and an antioxidant.
A topical composition comprising a gel formed between zinc gluconate, chlorhexidine gluconate and a solvent selected from the group consisting of water and alcohol and mixtures thereof, and further comprising a thickening agent, a hydrophobic polymer, an emulsifying agent, an emollient, and an antioxidant.
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