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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert A Anderson, Chicago, IL (US);
Lourens J Zaneveld, Chicago, IL (US);
Thomas C Usher, Nassau, BS;
Assignees:
Polydex Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Nassau, BS;
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
514 57 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of reducing the risk of infections and the risk of conception. In particular, the invention relates to cellulose sulfate having contraceptive and anti-microbial properties. Cellulose sulfate may be administered in appropriate dosage forms to reduce the risk of infections or the risk of conception. It can also be used during sexual contact to concomitantly reduce the risk of conception and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.