Topical antibiotic composition providing optimal moisture environment for rapid wound healing that reduces skin contraction
US5905092A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 18, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/38
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition and method for the treatment of wounds comprising a topical semisolid composition capable of providing a moist environment for a wound and reducing skin contraction by promoting increased water content in wounds becoming dry and reduced water content in wounds having excess exudate, wherein the topical semisolid comprises water and a polyhydric alcohol having two or more gelling agents. The topical semisolid composition is used in conjunction with antibiotic formulations.
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