A composition for treating chronic inflammation, including an antibiotic, a lipophilic potentiating agent, a guanosine analog antiviral agent, and Vitamin D in synergistically effective amounts. A method of treating chronic inflammation, by administering a synergistically effective amount of a composition including an antibiotic, a lipophilic potentiating agent, a guanosine analog antiviral agent, and Vitamin D to an individual suffering from chronic inflammation, and treating chronic inflammation. A method of reducing and/or eliminating symptoms of chronic inflammation, by administering a synergistically effective amount of a composition including an antibiotic, a lipophilic potentiating agent, a guanosine analog antiviral agent, and Vitamin D to an individual suffering from chronic inflammation, and reducing and/or eliminating the individuals symptoms of chronic inflammation.