ANTI-RETROVIRAL AGENT IN COMBINATION WITH TEA POLYPHENOL FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS

摘要

A combination dosage for use in the treatment of a viral infection, comprises at least one anti-retroviral agent and at least one tea polyphenol compound. The combination dosage is optionally in the form of two separate formulations or compositions in which the anti-retroviral agent is contained in one formulation or composition and the tea polyphenol compound is contained in the other formulation or composition. The anti-retroviral agent is preferably 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine and the tea polyphenol compound is selected from tea catechins, theaflavins, thearubigins and combinations thereof.