Use of ascorbic acid in the genital area and corresponding medicinal preparations

摘要

A method of treating conditions of amine vaginitis, purulent vaginitis and dysplasia of the mouth of the uterus resulting from papilloma virus infection in the genital region of female animals by topically applying ascorbic acid to the affected region. The invention also provides a medicinal composition in the form of a an ointment or tablet containing about 3% to about 50% by weight of ascorbic acid and the balance a pharmaceutically acceptable ointment or tabletting carrier.