Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-09
2010-10-05
Leith, Patricia (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Reexamination Certificate
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07807202
ABSTRACT:
A composition and method for treatment of viral-induced skin lesions, such as warts, are described. The composition is comprised of tea tree oil and/or derivatives from tea tree oil and one or more minerals, such as iodide and/or selenium. The composition is used to prepare medicaments for the treatment of viral-induced lesions, such as warts caused by theMolluscum contagiosumvirus, human papillomavirus, and/or herpes simplex virus. The composition is applied topically to the human epidermis and/or to the genital tract as needed.
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