| abstract |
An antibacterial composition for topical administration, comprising from about 0.5 to about 10 percent of an antibacterial compound; from about one to about 30 percent of a non water soluble polymeric composition; from about .5 to about 40 percent of a plasticizer which plasticizes said polymeric composition; and from about 50 to about 95 percent of a solvent in which said polymeric composition and plasticizer are dissolved; whereby upon topical application of said antibacterial composition, said solvent will evaporate or penetrate the skin and leave a thin protective film of polymeric composition which retains said antibacterial compound against the skin. |