Antimicrobial compositions and methods for reducing microbial contamination
US11291625B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/56
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the fields of microbiology and health care, in particular to means and methods for minimizing the spread of hospital-acquired (HA) infections e.g. between patients and healthcare workers. Provided is an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier material and a polymer, the polymer being an N-vinyl lactam copolymer, and the composition being capable of forming a slow release antimicrobial film when applied to a skin surface.
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