Biofilm-removing antimicrobial compositions and uses thereof

摘要

The present invention provides novel compositions comprising: (a) a metaperiodate and (b) chlorhexidine or a chlorohexidine salt and uses thereof for the preparation of devices, and in particular medical devices, susceptible to colonization by biofilm forming bacteria.

主权项

1. A composition for removing or reducing a microbial biofilm formed by S. epidermidis, the composition comprising:
(a) a metaperiodate or a metaperiodate salt in a concentration of about 250 μg/ml and (b) chlorhexidine or a chlorohexidine salt in a concentration of about 0.5 μg/ml.