Inventors:
Thomas W. Konowalchuk - Newport OR, US
Jack Konowalchuk - Newport OR, US
Assignee:
LIFE FORCE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Newport OR
International Classification:
A61K 31/191, A61K 31/194, A61K 31/19, A01P 1/00, A01N 59/00, A01N 37/36, A01N 37/02, A01N 37/04, A61K 33/00, A61P 31/22
Abstract:
A method for treating an inflammation or lesion caused by herpes virus, comprising topically applying to said inflammation or lesion a composition consisting essentially of a Cto Cmonohydroxy alcohol or a Cto Cdiol and a sufficient amount of an acid to adjust the pH of the composition to below 4.6. Topical administration of the composition is preferred and is effective in treating lesions associated infections by viruses such as Herpes simplex. Nasal deliverable forms are effective in treating symptoms due to viruses that cause the common cold. Pharmaceutical compositions for use in the present method are provided.