EP0746327A1 — Acidified nitrite as an antimicrobial agent
Assigned to University of Aberdeen · Expires 1996-12-11 · 29y expired
What this patent protects
The invention relates to the use of acidified nitrite as an antimicrobial agent and describes a dosage form for use in the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent…
USPTO Abstract
The invention relates to the use of acidified nitrite as an antimicrobial agent and describes a dosage form for use in the treatment of bacterial, viral or fungal conditions. The dosage form may be in any pharmaceutically acceptable carrier means and comprises an acidifying agent adapted to reduce the pH at the environment. Amongst the many potential applications for the invention, the inventive composition has been shown to be particularly effective as an animal feed supplement, and as an agent for sterilising objects. Compositions and methods of use for these applications are described.
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