Patent ID: 6607716
Filing Date: 2003-08-19
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A pediculicidal gel composition that eliminates lice and nits from the scalp of an infested person comprisingat least 10 weight percent of an alkali-metal halide salt; from about 2 to about 5 weight percent of a carboxyvinyl polymer gelling agent; from about 2 to about 5 weight percent of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol as a neutralizing agent; from about 2 to about 5 weight percent of a surfactant; about one weight percent of a co-surfactant; from 0.0 to about 0.5 weight percent of anise oil plant essence; and the balance purified water which composition is translucent and non-toxic to the person to whose scalp it is applied.