TOPICAL PHENYLEPHRINE PREPARATION

摘要

The present invention provides a topical preparation containing phenylephrine for substantially stopping local bleeding from a skin wound. The inventors have found that, when applied to the skin in the vicinity of a bleeding wound, a topical preparation of the present invention will reduce or stop bleeding from the wound by causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the skin and the subcutaneous layer. The preparation preferably comprises a cream or ointment containing from about 0.5 to 50% by weight phenylephrine dispersed in an inert carrier, phenylphrine being present as its hydrochloride.