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Topical treatment of genital herpes lesions
Assignee: Alcide Corp
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Filing: 1988-06-03
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Granted: 1990-09-11
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Expires: 2008-06-03
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a method for treating dermatologic diseases caused by microbial overgrowth or inflammation, such as psoriasis, fungal infections, eczema, dandruff, acne, genital herpes lesions, and leg ulcers. There is further disclosed an antiviral lubricating composition that is effective in preventing the transmission of the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. There is also disclosed systemic anti-inflammatory compositions and formulations and a method for reducing tissue inflammation in tissues such as the bowel, muscle, bone, tendon and joints (e.g. arthritis).
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Kross
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/40; A61P; A61P17/00; A61P29/00; A61P31/00; A61P31/12; A61P31/20; A61P31/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for the topical treatment of genital herpes lesions comprising topically applying to a patient having the condition a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising a mixture of a first solution, cream, or gel consisting essentially of a chlorine dioxide liberating compound and a second solution, cream or gel consisting essentially of a protic acid, wherein the pK of the protic acid is from about 2.8 to about 4.2.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for the topical treatment of genital herpes lesions comprising topically applying to a patient having the condition a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising a mixture of a first solution, cream, or gel consisting essentially of a chlorine dioxide liberating compound and a second solution, cream or gel consisting essentially of a protic acid, wherein the pK of the protic acid is from about 2.8 to about 4.2.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the chlorine dioxide liberating compound is sodium chlorite.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the protic acid is lactic acid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the composition is in the form of an aqueous gel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4 wherein the first gel contains a polysulfonic acid salt as a thickener.
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