Arthropharm Pty. Ltd.

Anthropharm Pty. Limited

David Cullis-Hill

Peter Ghosh

Treatment of osteoporosis

A method for inactivating viruses which comprises the step of contacting the virus with an effective amount of a substantially pure divalent metal ion chelate of a polysulfate of xylan having glycosidically linked D-glucuronyl side chains with divalent metal ions chelated thereto wherein substantially all monovalent ions have been substituted by divalent metal ions, said divalent metal ions being selected from the group consisting of Ca.sup.2+, Mg.sup.2+, Cu.sup.2+ and Zn.sup.2+.

Anti-inflammatory compounds and compositions

A method for the topical treatment of herpes virus infections of the skin and mucous membranes is disclosed- This method uses a topical preparation comprising an anti-vital drug in combination with a potentiating drug which is an anti-inflammatory or an anti-oxidant drug. A preferred preparation includes zinc pentosan polysulphate in combination with bufexamac.

Method for topical treatment of herpes infections

Multivalent metal ion complexes of a polysulfate of xylan having glycosidically linked D-glucuronyl side chains or derivatives thereof are provided, together with therapeutic compositions thereof having anti-inflammatory activity.

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Bondi Junction, Australia

David Cullis-Hill