US Patent

US8703828 — Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use

Formulation · Assigned to Zurex Pharma Inc · Expires 2028-05-23 · 2y remaining

Vulnerability score 55/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects an antimicrobial composition containing at least one paraben, a redox compound, and an organic acid, used as a topical disinfectant.

USPTO Abstract

In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US8703828
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2028-05-23
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Zurex Pharma Inc
Source
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