Patent ID: 7282211
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: A01N,A61K,A61Q,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a lice infestation on a human individual comprising topically administering to the individual an effective amount of a pediculicidal and ovicidal composition, said pediculicidal and ovicidal composition consisting essentially of citronellyl acetate in a concentration of about 2.5%-15% w/w of the total composition, a viscosity modifier selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and mixtures thereof, in a concentration of about 0.5%-10% w/w of the total composition, isopropanol or other short chain organic alcohol in a concentration of between about 10%-30% w/w of the total composition, and a component selected from a group consisting of a non-aqueous co-solvent, a surfactant, and mixtures thereof as the remainder of the composition, wherein said pediculicidal and ovicidal composition is substantially free of acid.