Method for treating an inflammation or lesion caused by a virus

摘要

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 C1 to C3 monohydroxy alcohol or a C2 to C4 diol 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.

主权项

1. A topical pharmaceutical composition for inactivating an enveloped virus, said composition consisting of:
ethanol where the concentration of said ethanol in said composition is between about 0.2% and 12.5% by volume; a sufficient amount of an acid to adjust the pH of the composition to 4.6 or less; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier;wherein said composition is suitable for administration to a canker sore or lesion on the skin surface and effective to kill or inactivate a virus upon such topical administration.