Patent ID: 8349368
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for treating a vaginal infection and/or pathogenic vaginal biofilms comprising topically administering to a patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition consisting of: a) a therapeutically effective amount of boric acid in the absence of any therapeutic amount of acetic acid, b) optionally, one or more of a surfactant, a gelling agent, a buffer, a preservative, a detergent, an oil, an alcohol, an emulsifier, a solubilizer, a humectant, a bioadhesive, metronidazole, tinidazole, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein said vaginal infection is selected from the group consisting of bacterial infections, trichmoniasis, viral infections, and vaginal infections associated with urinary tract infections.