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Transdermal patch for delivering volatile liquid drugs

US6974588B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1999
Grant dateDec 13, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/465
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A transdermal patch for administering a volatile liquid drug, such as nicotine, transdermally to a patient comprising a four-layer laminated composite of: a top drug impermeable backing layer; a pressure sensitive silicone adhesive layer containing the drug; a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive layer also containing the drug; and a removable siliconized release liner layer. Also disclosed is a method for treating a person for nicotine dependence and particularly for treating a woman for nicotine dependence.

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