Hydrogen Peroxide Delivery System
A delivery system, e.g. a skin dressing, comprising an upper component, comprising hydrogen peroxide, and a lower component in hydrated condition, such that when the upper and lower components are placed in contact with each other, hydrogen peroxide migrates towards the lower component is provided.
1 . A hydrogen peroxide delivery system, comprising an upper component comprising hydrogen peroxide, and a lower component in hydrated condition, such that when the upper and lower components are placed in contact with each other, hydrogen peroxide migrates towards the lower component.
2 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , which is free of a source of lactate ions and a supply of glucose.
3 . A delivery system according to claim 1 or claim 2 , wherein the upper component is in dry condition.
4 . A delivery system according to claim 2 , which is a skin dressing and the upper and lower components are dressing components.
5 . A delivery system according to claim 2 , wherein the upper component comprises a polymer material.
6 . A delivery system according to claim 5 , wherein the polymer material comprises polyvinyl alcohol.
7 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the upper component is in the form of a sheet, layer or film.
8 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrogen peroxide is in the form of a hydrogen peroxide urea complex.
9 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the lower component comprises a hydrated hydrogel.
10 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the lower component comprises iodide ions.
11 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the lower component is in the form of a sheet, layer or film.
12 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the lower component is in the form of an amorphous gel or lotion.
13 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , which comprises zinc ions.
14 . A delivery system according to claim 1 , wherein the upper and lower components are separately packaged prior to use.