ANTIMICROBIALS HAVING POLYQUARTERNARY AMMONIUMS AND ALCOHOL-BEARING AMIDOAMINES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE

摘要

Antimicrobial or preservative compositions with high user comfort and/or low ocular irritation. The compositions comprise a polyquaternary ammonium compound and an amidoamine having an alcohol group and exhibit synergistic antimicrobial activity. The compositions may be used as stand-alone antimicrobials/preservatives or may be incorporated into other ocular compositions such as those for ocular lens care or the treatment of ocular conditions.