Topical anti-infective ointment containing silver or silver salts and antibiotics

摘要

Topical compositions for use in the treatment of burns and other infection-prone wounds and of ocular infection are provided. These compositions comprise silver or a silver salt, an antibiotic selected from among aminoglycoside antibiotics and quinolone antibiotics, with the proviso that the antibiotic is not norfloxacin; and a sterile carrier, such as water or an ointment base.