DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
PHOTOSENSITISING COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF

Abstract:

The present invention provides a photosensitising composition comprising a mixture of at least one surfactant at least one alcohol; and/or water, with the proviso that when the at least one surfactant is an alcohol, it is different from the at least one alcohol. In particular, the composition may comprise a mixture of glycerol, ethanol and water. Alternatively, the composition may comprise a mixture of polyethylene glycol, ethanol and water. The photosensitising composition may further comprise at least one photosensitising compound. The present invention also provides a method of treating and/or preventing conditions caused by microorganisms in a subject.