摘要 |
Disclosed are methods for treatment of herpes virus infections in a human or lower animal subject comprising administering to the subject stannous salt and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers suitable for topical administration. The stannous salt may be one or more stannous carboxylates, a stannous halide selected from the groups consisting of stannous bromide, stannous iodide, and stannous chloride dihydrate, two or more stannous halides, or one or more stannous halides and one or more stannous carboxylates. Another therapeutic agent, such as an anesthetic, analgesic, or antibiotic, may also be administered. Also disclosed are compositions effective in treating herpes virus infections in a human or lower animal subject comprising stannous fluoride, one or more therapeutic agents, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers suitable for topical administration.
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