Transdermal therapeutic system provided with improved long-term carrying comfort

US7824707B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Hille · Neuwied, DE
• Lothar Deurer · Koblenz, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 16, 2002
• Grant date: Nov 2, 2010
• Expiry date: Nov 16, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61P25/04
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS) comprising a backing, a reservoir layer containing at least one pharmaceutical active ingredient, and an adhesive. Said transdermal therapeutic systems are characterised in that they are able to continuously adhere to the surface of the skin over a long period of time. During said long period of time, a) there is at least one time interval during which the TTS adhering to the surface of the skin is intensively exposed to water, and b) the active ingredient is transdermally released. The invention also relates to a method for the continuous transdermal release of at least one pharmaceutical active ingredient over a long period of time.