COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR A TOPICAL TREATMENT FOR VENOM NEUTRALIZATION

Abstract

A composition and method which comprises a localized anesthetic into and directly on bite wounds and periodic application of a topical non-toxic formulation that may include a surfactant.

Claims

1. A method for treating a venomous bite wound comprising the steps: providing a pharmaceutically effective amount of surfactant in a composition; and applying said composition to said venomous bite wound.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The present invention may be a formulation utilized as a cream, lotion, liquid, gel, and combinations thereof and may be utilized as topical treatment for venom neutralization. It is also understood that the following description of said components is not limited to exact percentages, quantities, or ingredients and that it is understood equivalent ingredients known in the art may be substituted or added. The invention should be applied only once or twice per day depending on the severity of symptoms. The invention should be applied immediately after the bite or sting and repeated every 5-10 minutes during first few hours post bite. This individual should be seeking proper medical care where available. It is understood that numerous daily applications may be utilized.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, invention may utilize a surfactant. Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension between two liquids, between a gas and a liquid, or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, or dispersants.

[0022] Surfactants are usually organic compounds that are amphiphilic, meaning they contain both hydrophobic groups and hydrophilic groups. Therefore, a surfactant contains both a water-insoluble (or oil-soluble) component and a water-soluble component. Surfactants will diffuse in water and adsorb at interfaces between air and water or at the interface between oil and water, in the case where water is mixed with oil. The water-insoluble hydrophobic group may extend out of the bulk water phase, into the air or into the oil phase, while the water-soluble head group remains in the water phase.

[0023] The invention may be applied topically to the bite wound sites and gently massaged and or rubbed into the skin in the same way a soap or detergent might be used to wash away allergens of any kind. Most liquid venom left behind after a bite or sting is partially oil based. This results in the dispersal of the allergens and or toxins, so as to minimize the concentration of tissue damage resulting from the bite or sting. For best results, the invention should be applied as soon as possible, rubbing into the skin at the location of the bite or sting.

[0024] In the case of snake envenomation, the invention should additionally, be applied above and below the sites to cover the areas of “potential” subcutaneous dispersion of the venom. The opportunity and goal are to stop or neutralize the venom at the local site of the bite wound before the systemic circulation of the venom toxins and life-threatening effects occur.

[0025] Therefore, the invention contemplates a method for treating a venomous bite wound comprising the steps: providing a pharmaceutically effective amount of surfactant in a composition; and applying said composition to said venomous bite wound.

[0026] A number of implementations have been described herein. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims. Changes may be made in the combinations, operations, and arrangements of the various parts, elements, and amounts described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.