CPC A61K 31/352 (2013.01) [A61K 31/05 (2013.01); A61K 31/522 (2013.01); A61K 47/10 (2013.01); A61K 47/14 (2013.01); A61K 47/183 (2013.01); A61K 47/20 (2013.01); A61K 47/44 (2013.01); A61P 31/22 (2018.01); A61K 9/0014 (2013.01); A61K 9/0053 (2013.01); A61K 9/06 (2013.01); A61K 9/107 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A method of treating a herpes infection comprising topically applying a topical treatment composition to a treatment site of a person in need thereof, the topical treatment composition comprising:
a liquid carrier comprising dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and a diluent; and
an anti-viral agent comprising at least one water soluble quaternary ammonium compound included at a concentration so that, when applied to the treatment site together with the DMSO, treats the herpes infection by providing anti-viral activity at the treatment site,
wherein the liquid carrier comprises 50-70% DMSO and 50-30% diluent and the at least one water soluble quaternary ammonium compound comprises benzalkonium chloride.
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