An antimicrobial composition for coating a medical device. The antimicrobial composition includes a polymeric film forming material and an antimicrobial agent comprising a material selected from the group of extract of sodium houttuyfonate, sodium new houttuyfonate and mixtures thereof, wherein the antimicrobial agent has a mean particle size of less than about 100 µm. A method for making said antimicrobial coating is also provided. A medical device having said antimicrobial composition and a method for making the same are also provided.
