Topical preparation and method for treating Herpes simplex virus

Details Topical preparation and method for treating Herpes simplex virus Topical preparation and method for treating Herpes simplex virus

1985-03-13

1987-04-14

Schenkman, Leonard

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Ether doai

514934, 514969, A61K 3108

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046579338

ABSTRACT:
A topical preparation for treating an epidermal area of a human being infected with Herpes simplex virus comprising a stable emulsion having from approximately 30% by volume to approximately 50% by volume of anhydrous ethyl ether in a pharmaceutically acceptable coconut oil carrier having most of the free fatty acids thereof removed, said emulsion having a boiling point of at least 100.degree. F. The method for treating in vivo an epidermal area of a human being infected with Herpes simplex virus includes the step of applying to the infected area in an amount sufficient to cover the infected area the topical preparation. In another embodiment of the method heat subsequently is applied to the area to which the topical preparation is applied. In one preferred mode of this embodiment of the method the heat is applied approximately three minutes after the topical preparation is applied and the application of heat maintained for a period of between about 3 and 15 minutes.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3949071 (1976-04-01), Alnor
patent: 4020183 (1977-04-01), Asculai et al.
The Merck Manual; 10th edition (1961) p. 1759-1760.
The Merck Index; 8th edition (1968) p. 276.

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