Method and preparations for the treatment of fungus
US6090389A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0034
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and preparations for the treatment of vaginal yeast and other yeast infections is provided for the treatment of infections caused by Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. The method and preparations of the invention can also be used for other yeast and fungal infections including systemic, mucosal and cutaneous caused by Candida and Cryptococcus. The vaginal antiyeast and antifungal preparations include, in addition to suppositories and mouth washes, troches, lotions, creams, tablets and capsules containing gentian preparations as an active ingredient obtained from the plant Radix gentianae Longdancao. For systemic fungal infections gentian preparations from the plant Radix gentianae Longdancao are taken orally in the form of lozenges, tablets, capsules or in solution form for gargling or swallowing.
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