Prof. Touitou has developed a novel broad spectrum anti-viral and anti-microbial sanitizing technology based on a new concept of action. The mode of action is based on a synergistic combination of ingredients providing high antiviral and antimicrobial activities, yet being non-irritating, quick drying, non-sticky and not drying the skin.  

It prevents the spread of disease by effectively disinfecting hands and surfaces against bacteria, enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. The antimicrobial and antiviral spectrum of the active ingredients include biocidal performance against gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, enveloped viruses and non-enveloped viruses.

The novel compositions, tested in leading in FDA and EPA certified GLP labs, exhibited effective anti-viral, anti-microbial and/or anti-fungal activity.

Prof. Elka Touitou Head of Innovative Dermal Transdermal &Transmucosal Delivery Group, Institute of Drug Research School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

 

The figures above depict the synergistic antiviral activity of formulations tested for their antiviral activity against Vaccinia virus after 30 & 60 seconds exposure respectively as compared to conventional formulations  

The active ingredients in the products of the novel technology are regarded as safe (GRAS) by the US FDA and are listed in the FDA's EAFUS database. The compositions of the invention can be used in mouthwashes, oral care, hand sanitizing and food Surfaces sanitizers. They can also be used for sanitizing and/or disinfecting surfaces. The new sanitizers are pleasant and non–tacky on the skin.

The IP has been licensed and a range of products are now in use in South America

 

 

The new products answer the unmet medical needs by providing innovative and highly effective sanitizing solution to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses.