COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF APHTHIC ULCERS AND VIRUSES OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS

摘要

Disclosed is a topical method for providing highly effective analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and tissue-regenerating activities for the hitherto most effective prophylaxis and treatment of aphthous ulcers and herpes simplex lesions and for the effective treatment of burns and other oral mucosal lesions as well as for prophylaxis and treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth mobility comprising topically administering to the affected tissue an effective amount of a composition comprised of one or more safe and efficacious polyvalent metal compounds such as magnesium sulfate and aluminum potassium sulfate alone or preferably with one or more safe and efficacious anti-inflammatory compounds, such as a novel ultra-low-strength (0.02%) hydrocortisone acetate, that potentiate the activities of polyvalent metal compounds.