Composition for the prophylaxis of candidiasis

Abstract

The invention solves the problem of the practical realization of an effective prophylactic composition which uses available and safe components and which can be recommended for preventing the growth of candidiasis of the skin and/or mucous membranes in humans in the following risk group: sufferers of diabetes mellitus, people with blood diseases, immune deficiency and other serious pathologies, patents after a course of hormone therapy, antibiotic treatment or chemotherapy, as well as for babies and pregnant women; and for people using tooth implants. The composition for the prophylaxis of candidiasis comprises active components, with the active components used being xylitol in a quantity of 0.3-20.0% by mass and sodium or potassium alginate or a mixture thereof in a quantity of 0.01-2.0% by mass, as well as inert components.

1 . A composition for the prophylaxis of candidiasis, comprising active components:
 xylitol in an amount of 0.3-20.0% by weight and   sodium alginate, or potassium alginate, or a mixture thereof in an amount of 0.01-2.0% by weight; and   inert components.   
     
     
         2 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein when the composition is a gel, said composition comprises the following inert components, in percent by weight:
 moistening component 5-70   gelling component 0.5-3.0   surfactant 0.3-3.0   fragrance 0.05-0.3   reservative 0.01-0.5   water up to 100.   
     
     
         3 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein when the composition is toothpaste, said composition comprises the following inert components, in percent by weight:
 abrasive component 10-30   moistening component 5-70   gelling component 0.5-3.0   anticaries component 0.1-2.5   surfactant 0.5-3.0   fragrance 0.3-2.0   sweetener 0.01-0.3   water up to 100.   
     
     
         4 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein when the composition is a cosmetic emulsion cream, said composition comprises the following inert components, in percent by weight:
 moistening component 0.2-10   surfactant 0.5-4.0   emollient 0.5-30   structuring agent 1.0-3.0   fragrance 0.01-0.5   preservative 0.01-0.5   water up to 100.   
     
     
         5 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein when the composition is a liquid formulation, said composition comprises the following inert components, in percent by weight:
 moistening component 3.0-70   surfactant 0.5-3.0   fragrance 0.01-0.5   sweetener 0.005-0.2   preservative -0.01-0.5   water up to 100.   
     
     
         6 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises, in percent by weight:
 xylitol in an amount of 0.6-18.0; and   sodium alginate, or potassium alginate, or a mixture thereof in an amount of 0.1-1.6.   
     
     
         7 . The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the moistening component is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: sorbitol, glycerol, polyethylene glycol, and propylene glycol. 
     
     
         8 . The composition according to  claim 3 , wherein the abrasive component is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: silica, polymethacrylate, calcium pyrophosphate, and sodium bicarbonate. 
     
     
         9 . The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the gelling component is one or more of substances selected from the group containing:
 hydroxyethylcellulose, xanthan gum, guar gum, and carboxymethylcellulose.   
     
     
         10 . The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the surfactant is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sarcosinate, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl oleate citrate, potassium cetyl phosphate, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20, cetearyl glycoside, sorbitan isostearate, and alkylamidobetain. 
     
     
         11 . The composition according to  claim 4 , wherein the emollient is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: caprylic triglycerides, isopropyl myristate, cetearylethyl hexanoate, olive oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, Shea Butter, wheat germ oil, sunflower seed oil, dimethicone, and cyclomethicone. 
     
     
         12 . . The composition according to  claim 4 , wherein the structuring agent is one or more of substances selected from the group containing C14-16 fatty alcohols, stearic acid, and palmitic acid. 
     
     
         13 . The composition according to  claim 3 , wherein the anticaries component is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, potassium monofluorophosphate, and magnesium glycerophosphate. 
     
     
         14 . The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the fragrance is one or more of substances selected from the group containing:
 essential oils from peppermint, spearmint, sage, eucalyptus, thyme, clove, wintergreen, anise, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, lemon, bergamot, neroli, lavender, and rose; and   menthol, carvone, anethole, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, phenoxyethanol, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, limonene, and citral.   
     
     
         15 . The composition according to  claim 3 , wherein the sweetener is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: sodium saccharinate, potassium aspartame, stevioside, and potassium or sodium glycyrrhizate. 
     
     
         16 . The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the preservative is one or more of substances selected from the group containing: methylparaben, propylparaben, or sodium salts thereof, sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate.