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Composition and method for inhibiting uptake of biguanide antimicrobials by hydrogels

US6528464B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2001
Grant dateMar 4, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L12/142
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a method for inhibiting the binding of a biguanide antimicrobial in aqueous solution to a hydrogel in contact with said solution comprising providing in said solution an amount of cyclodextrin sufficient to inhibit sorption of the biguanide antimicrobial to a hydrogel.

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