Antimicrobial compositions comprising pyroglutamic acid and optionally metal salts

Abstract

The present invention is for compositions and their methods for prevention and treatment of cold and influenza-like symptoms due to respiratory tract viral infections. These compounds and their method of application are effective in both preventing the onset of the symptoms of colds and influenza or significantly mitigating them if already afflicted with such symptoms.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions that provide enhanced immediate and residual antiviral and antibacterial efficacy. In particular, the antimicrobial compositions of the present invention, when used, provide residual efficacy against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and viruses, fungi, and improved immediate reduction of pathogens not previously seen in the prior art Effect. Background of the invention [0002] Human health is affected by a variety of microorganisms. The colonization of these microorganisms in humans or mammals often leads to a variety of different disorders and diseases. Public awareness of such contamination has increased in recent years due to an increase in food poisoning, streptococcal infections, and the like. Therefore, public health authorities have advised the public to wash any areas that normally come into contact with infected surfaces such as body parts (e.g. handwashing), food (e...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

However, most of these products do not provide residual activity or efficacy against pathogenic viruses and bacteria on the area to which they are applied