| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for preventing infection of the genital mucosa of a mammal by virus, pathogenic bacteria or fungi, comprising topically administering, to the genital mucosa of the mammal, an effective prophylactic amount of a formulation comprising a hydrogel which comprises a microbicidal lipid as an active ingredient, a water gelling agent and a solubilizing agent. The microbicidal lipid is preferably a C6-18 fatty acid or salt thereof, fatty acid monoglycerides, fatty acid esters of monohydric alcohols, fatty alcohols or fatty alcohol monoglycerides ether. |