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Ointment for treating skin irritations
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-07-29
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2007-07-29
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides an ointment composition for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash and decubitus. The composition includes zinc oxide, boric acid, karaya gum, peruvian balsam, cod liver oil and an appropriate solvent and pharmaceutical carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D. Moss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K35/00; A61K35/56; A61K35/60; A61K33/00; A61K33/24; A61K33/30; A61K36/00; A61K36/18; A61K36/185; A61K36/48; A61K36/577
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An ointment composition for treating skin irritations comprising: 1 to 20% zinc oxide, 0.5 to 10% boric acid, 5 to 15% karaya gum powder, 1 to 15% peruvian balsam, 1 to 15% cod liver oil, 1 to 25% solvent and 1 to 80% pharmaceutical vehicle; all percentages expressed by weight of the final composition; said composition providing both antiseptic and antibacterial activity while promoting growth of epithelial cells and rapid scar-free healing so as to allow quick and effective treatment of both diaper rash and decubitus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An ointment composition for treating skin irritations comprising: 1 to 20% zinc oxide, 0.5 to 10% boric acid, 5 to 15% karaya gum powder, 1 to 15% peruvian balsam, 1 to 15% cod liver oil, 1 to 25% solvent and 1 to 80% pharmaceutical vehicle; all percentages expressed by weight of the final composition; said composition providing both antiseptic and antibacterial activity while promoting growth of epithelial cells and rapid scar-free healing so as to allow quick and effective treatment of both diaper rash and decubitus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition set forth in claim 1, wherein said solvent is an alcohol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition set forth in claim 1, wherein said solvent is propylene glycol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition set forth in claim 1, wherein said pharmaceutical vehicle is white ointment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition set forth in claim 1, wherein said ointment also includes a pharmaceutical preserving agent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
An ointment composition for treating skin irritations, comprising: 5-10% zinc oxide, 1-3% boric acid, 8-12% karaya gum powder, 5-10% peruvian balsam, 5-10% cod liver oil, 10-20% solvent and 40-60% pharmaceutical vehicle; all percentages expressed by weight of the final composition; said composition providing both antiseptic and antibacterial activity while promoting growth of epithelial cells and rapid scar-free healing so as to allow quick and effective treatment of both diaper rash and decubitus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
An ointment composition for treating skin irritations, comprising: 5-10% zinc oxide, 1-3% boric acid, 8-12% karaya gum powder, 5-10% peruvian balsam, 5-10% cod liver oil, 10-20% solvent and 40-60% pharmaceutical vehicle; all percentages expressed by weight of the final composition; said composition providing both antiseptic and antibacterial activity while promoting growth of epithelial cells and rapid scar-free healing so as to allow quick and effective treatment of both diaper rash and decubitus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition set forth in claim 6, wherein said solvent is an alcohol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition set forth in claim 6, wherein said solvent is propylene glycol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition set forth in claim 6, wherein said pharmaceutical vehicle is white ointment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The composition set forth in claim 6, wherein said ointment also includes a pharmaceutical preserving agent.
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