Rolf C. Hagen Inc.

Anthony Costa

Benoit Choquet

Yvan Giguère

A topical gel matrix that can be used alone or combination with a medication entrapped therein. The gel matrix is dispersible in water. The gel may have the following composition: oil, water or aqueous solution; solvents, surfactants and/or detergents; and a polymer which is a consistence modifier capable of thickening and to resist degradation in a water environment. The matrix may comprise or not a biologically active ingredient for a systemic or topical indication. Amongst preferred medications are anaesthetic, anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-UVs, anti-microbial and wound healing agents. More specifically, for the treatment of fish infections, examples of preferred active ingredients are natural or synthetic plants extracts.

Topical gel matrix

The invention provides a method and composition for reducing the level of stress in fish. The method involves applying an effective amount of a stress-relieving additive, such as an herbal extract, plant extract, root extract, or the like, to a solution for containing fish. Valerian root extract, chamomile flower extract, and mixtures of these can be used. An aqueous conditioner composition containing a stress-relieving additive is formulated for use with fish.

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Laval, Canada

Anthony Costa