Method and composition for the treatment of epidermal irritations and infections
AssigneeEmbro Research Company, LLC.
InventorWilliam J. Embro
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Abstract
A stannous fluoride composition is disclosed. The composition comprises stannous fluoride and at least one zinc containing compound. The zinc containing compounds stabilize and prevent hydrolysis of the stannous ions resulting in a stannous fluoride composition for use in the treatment of epidermal irritations and infections.
Claims4
A method of treating a fungal infection consisting of topically administering an effective amount of a composition consisting of water, stannous fluoride and zinc gluconate in an amount sufficient to prevent oxidation and hydrolysis of the stannous ion for at least three months to an animal afflicted with a fungal infection that can be treated or alleviated with stannous ion.
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