Title:
EXOTHERMIC FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ECTOPARASITES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002100418
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
Ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice, are removed from a human or animal host after applying a fluid composition that causes the temperature of the treated area to become higher or lower than normal. In one embodiment, treatment is effected by applying a composition that releases heat when contacted with water. The elevated or decreased temperature immobilizes the parasites and facilitates their mechanical removal, such as by combing.
Inventors:
VAN SCOIK KURT G (US)
SCHLESINGER MARCIA S (US)
SCHLESINGER MARCIA S (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/018323
Publication Date:
April 03, 2003
Filing Date:
June 07, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SCHERING PLOUGH HEALTHCARE (US)
VAN SCOIK KURT G (US)
SCHLESINGER MARCIA S (US)
VAN SCOIK KURT G (US)
SCHLESINGER MARCIA S (US)
International Classes:
A01M1/00; A01M7/00; A01N25/02; A01N25/04; A01K13/00; A01N25/06; A01N25/20; A01N59/00; A01N59/06; A61D7/00; A61D11/00; A61F7/00; A61F7/03; A61K8/26; A61K9/00; A61K33/00; A61K33/06; A61K47/10; A61K47/24; A61P31/14; A61P33/14; A61Q17/02; (IPC1-7): A61K33/06; A61F7/00; A61P31/14; A01N25/20
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