Disclosed are compositions and methods for antimicrobial use. The compositions contain a small antimicrobial agent and a permeabilizing agent. The antimicrobial compositions can be antifungal or antibacterial compositions.

Disclosed are compositions and methods for antimicrobial use. The compositions contain a small antimicrobial agent and a permeabilizing agent. The antimicrobial compositions can be antifungal or antibacterial compositions.

The invention relates to an isotonic crystalloid aqueous solution of the type containing Na.sup.+, K.sup.+ and Cl.sup.−, and to the use thereof as a vasodilator.

The invention relates to an isotonic crystalloid aqueous solution of the type containing Na.sup.+, K.sup.+ and Cl.sup.−, and to the use thereof as a vasodilator.

A method for treating mucous membrane inflammation in a patient is provided. The method includes administering an effective amount of a composition containing sodium salts to the patient. Preferably, the composition contains a sodium concentration of less than or equal to 125 mM, and contains sodium hypochlorite and a sodium salt of N-chlorotaurine.

A method for treating mucous membrane inflammation in a patient is provided. The method includes administering an effective amount of a composition containing sodium salts to the patient. Preferably, the composition contains a sodium concentration of less than or equal to 125 mM, and contains sodium hypochlorite and a sodium salt of N-chlorotaurine.

A method for treating mucous membrane inflammation in a patient is provided. The method includes administering an effective amount of a composition containing sodium salts to the patient. Preferably, the composition contains a sodium concentration of less than or equal to 125 mM, and contains sodium hypochlorite and a sodium salt of N-chlorotaurine.

A cell repair agent capable of repairing cells damaged by the oxidizing power of acidic electrolyzed water or the like, and, a disinfection system capable of safely and efficiently accelerating the sterilization and cure of infected skin or intraoral wounds. The cell repair agent includes at least one type of a polyphenol represented by the following general formula (1), a polymer thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are preferably hydrogen atoms, and R.sub.1 is preferably a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group.

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A cell repair agent capable of repairing cells damaged by the oxidizing power of acidic electrolyzed water or the like, and, a disinfection system capable of safely and efficiently accelerating the sterilization and cure of infected skin or intraoral wounds. The cell repair agent includes at least one type of a polyphenol represented by the following general formula (1), a polymer thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are preferably hydrogen atoms, and R.sub.1 is preferably a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group.

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Sodium hypochlorite-based compositions that are non-toxic and have antimicrobial and cleansing properties may include from about 0.025% to about 10% by weight of sodium hypochlorite. For example, the compositions may include less than 1% by weight of sodium hypochlorite (e.g., less than 0.5% by weight of sodium hypochlorite). The compositions may further include sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamide MEA, disodium EDTA, and deionized water. Such compositions may be applied externally to a mammalian body through rinse-off or leave-on applications. Compositions also may be incorporated as a component of other products, such as deodorants, towelettes, or powders.