Use of a virucidal hand lotion to prevent the spread of rhinovir

Details Use of a virucidal hand lotion to prevent the spread of rhinovir Use of a virucidal hand lotion to prevent the spread of rhinovir

1993-11-05

2000-03-07

Travers, Russell

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Radical -xh acid, or anhydride, acid halide or salt thereof...

514724, A01N 3700, A01N 3100

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060341335

ABSTRACT:
Frequent application of a virucidal hand lotion containing malic acid, citric acid, and a C.sub.1-6 alcohol will prevent the hand-to-hand transmission of rhinoviruses and reduce the incidence of the "common cold" caused by rhinoviruses.

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