Ara-A Antiviral composition and method of administering the same

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536 24, 536 26, A61K 3170, C07H 1916

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ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an antiviral composition for treating herpes simplex virus disease and a method for administering the antiviral composition by topical application on the infected portion of the human body. The antiviral composition comprises a mixture of an antiviral agent, ara-A, and a solvent carrier medium, dimethyl sulfoxide.

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