ESPIRITU Yasmin
E. And Dr. Virgilio L. MALANG:
P. guajava Effervescing Vaginal Insert
1. The Invention (2nd of 3)
Title P. guajava Effervescing Vaginal
Insert
The problems the
inventor(s) wanted to solve Since all women are going to experience
a vaginal discharge at least once in their
life, this invention addresses the gap in alternative herbal to western medication, compelled
by both safety and efficacy reasons.
Description. Using
effervescence for delivering an effective amount of ethnobotanical
P. guajava
in a film-like adherence to both the cervical and vaginal lumen sides of a
vagina for a sustained period
without having to be supine, unlike conventional inserts.
Presentation. In 350 mg
ovoid vaginal inserts for insertion using the fingers.
Fields of application. As topical antiseptic in gynecology and other fields of clinical medicine
Advantages Faster onset of action effervescingly
dissolving in less than 3 minutes. Adherence to vaginal vault enables user to carry on chores and
daily activities and not just remain supine. Extremely
well tolerated. No local or
systemic side effect; action not impaired by the presence of pus, blood, or
serum. Does not smear nor stain.
Stage of development.
Prototype
Documentation
available:
Letters patent.
2. The inventor (or
inventors)
Name(s) Dr. Virgilio
L. MALANG and Yasmin E. ESPIRITU
Photo. NA
Self introduction. NA
Owner of the
invention? Yes
3. Protection
Patent Status: Invention Patent Philippines Patent
No. 1-2000-036454
granted 2007 Nov 26
Priority (date of the very first patent
application)
Countries where it is in force,
4. Business
intention Any
and all commercialization options
5. Contact
Name Ms. Yasmin
E. ESPIRITU
Address: