Method of treating respiratory infections or complications derived therefrom in humans which includes oral administration of xylitol
US5719196A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/047
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new use of xylitol is disclosed. The invention relates to a method of treating respiratory infections, especially acute otitis media, in humans which method comprises oraly administering to the human an effective amount of xylitol.
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