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US4285934A
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Treatment for herpes virus
Assignee: Zila Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Filing: 1980-06-23
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A treatment for herpes virus infections comprises topical application of a suspension of boric acid, tannic acid, and salicylic acid, preferably in an ethanol solvent/carrier. Typically, a solution would have about 15% wt each of tannic and boric acids to 3% wt salicylic acid. After treatment, herpes lesions disappear within 4-5 days.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Tinnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/22; A61P; A61P17/00; A61P31/00; A61P31/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
A composition for treating herpes virus lesions comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratio of about 7:7:3.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
A composition for treating herpes virus lesions comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratio of about 7:7:3.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for treatment of herpes virus lesions in a human host comprising topically applying to the lesions an effective amount of a composition comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratio of about 7:7:3.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
39 words
A method for treatment of herpes virus lesions in a human host comprising topically applying to the lesions an effective amount of a composition comprising boric acid, tannic acid and salicylic acid in the weight ratio of about 7:7:3.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CA880282A
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |