US Patent Number
4600711
Publication Date
7-15-1986
Abstract
A composition is provided for the treatment of contagious equine metritis, a contagious venereal disease of horses. The composition appears to function as a biological inhibitor and has antibacterial and antifungal activity when applied to the normal flora and secretions of the epidermis and mucous membranes. Also, the composition has antipruritic and anti-inflammatory activity. The composition is efficacious in the treatment of lesions produced by bacteria, fungi, allergies, viruses, trauma, and burns to the epidermis, dermis, muscles and mucous membranes of the surface or in body cavities of animals and man.
The composition preferably comprises an aqueous solution of dextrose, citric acid and a buffering mixture of the salts of citric acid and acetic acid to provide an optional pH between 3.0 to 6.5 for various wound lesions.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Ky.
Application Number
660,862
Filing Date
10/15/1984
Recommended Citation
Swerczek, Thomas W., "Composition for Topical and Infusion Treatment of Wounds and Burns" (1986). Veterinary Science Faculty Patents. 11.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/gluck_patents/11
