| abstract |
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to a topical antibacterial preparation for the treatment of infected hands and for the advancement of their healing. The preparation comprises silver sulfadiazine (SSD) and collagen, in which the ratio of W/W of collagen to SSD ranges from 4 parts collagen to 1 part SSD, to 200 parts collagen to 1 part SSD. The concentration of the SSD is preferably 0.5% to 2.5%, advantageously 1%. The collagen is advantageously native collagen, which may be acid soluble or insoluble, or mixtures thereof. The preparation may comprise an inert excipient, e.g. SiO2, or blood plasma components, peptides, carbo-hydrates. |