Antimicrobial and antiviral composition

Abstract

An antimicrobial and antiviral barrier composition for topical application to the proximal anterior nares includes an antiseptic solution in combination with cocos nucifera (coconut oil) and one or more citrus oils such as, for example, citrus sinensis (orange oil). Various embodiments may also include one or more of the following additional ingredients: lauric acid; d-limonene; soy oil; emu oil; grapefruit seed extract; glycine soja; simmondsia chimensis (Jojoba); aloe vera; and a preservative, such as sodium benzoate, BHT, benzalkonium chloride, vitamin E.

1 . An antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal composition comprising:
 an antiseptic solution in an amount of between 5% and 75% by weight of the composition;   citrus sinensis in an amount of between 0.05% and 60% by weight of the composition; and   cocos nucifera in an amount of between 0.025% and 70% by weight of the composition;   lauric acid in an amount of between 0.01% and 5% by weight of the composition; and   simmondsia chinensis in an amount of between 0.1% and 75% by weight of the composition.   
   
   
       2 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  wherein said antiseptic solution comprises USP ethyl alcohol. 
   
   
       3 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  wherein said antiseptic solution comprises hydrogen peroxide. 
   
   
       4 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 glycine soja.   
   
   
       5 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 de-limonene.   
   
   
       6 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 emu oil.   
   
   
       7 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 sodium benzoate as a preservative.   
   
   
       8 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 soy oil.   
   
   
       9 . The composition as recited in  claim 1  further comprising:
 grapefruit seed extract.   
   
   
       10 . An antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal composition comprising:
 an antiseptic solution in an amount of between 5% and 75% by weight of the composition;   citrus sinensis in an amount of 0.05% and 60% by weight of the composition;   cocos nucifera in the amount of between 0.025% and 70% by weight of the composition;   glycine soja in the amount of between 0.1% and 80% by weight of composition;   lauric acid in an amount of between 0.01% and 5% by weight of the composition; and   simmondsia chinensis in an amount of between 0.1% and 75% by weight of the composition.   
   
   
       12 . The composition as recited in claim  11  further comprising a preservative. 
   
   
       13 . The composition as recited in  claim 12  wherein said preservative is sodium benzoate. 
   
   
       14 . The composition as recited in  claim 10  wherein said antiseptic solution comprises USP ethyl alcohol. 
   
   
       15 . The composition as recited in  claim 10  wherein said antiseptic solution comprises hydrogen peroxide.