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Diffusion matrix for transdermal drug administration and transdermal drug delivery devices including same

US4911916A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1988
Grant dateMar 27, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/7092
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid state, resilient laminated composite for administering a drug transdermally consisting of a top layer of a resilient elastomer; a middle diffusion matrix layer composed of a polyurethane macroporous foam framework in whose pores are embedded a viscoelastic blend of a medical grade polysiloxane adhesive, drug, and optionally a percutaneous absorption enhancer, and a basal surface layer of the medical grade polysiloxane adhesive.

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