Antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent

摘要

PCT No. PCT/JP94/01684 Sec. 371 Date May 6, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date May 6, 1996 PCT Filed Oct. 7, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/12602 PCT Pub. Date May 11, 1995The present invention relates to a complex formed by the coordination between a thiol group-containing compound and a silver ion; an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent containing the same as the active agent; and an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral composition containing the above agent and a vehicle or a carrier. The agent has a wide antibacterial and antifungal spectrum and an antiviral activity, is well compatible with various vehicles and carriers, sustains its activity for long, and has reduced peroral toxicity, skin irritation and mucosa irritation.