Molecular transdermal transport system
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1. A transdermal delivery system for delivering an active ingredient through the skin of a living body, comprising:
- a. an active ingredient;
b. a vasodilator;
c. first means for enhancing the permeation of said active ingredient through said skin; and
d. second means for binding said active ingredient and said vasodilator and first means into a singular transport vehicle, said second means releasing said active ingredient upon contact with a bodily fluid having a non-neutral pH.
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Abstract
An efficient transdermal delivery system for delivering an active ingredient to the blood supply of a living body, comprising a vasodilator, an active ingredient, a permeation enhancer for the active ingredient, and a water soluble gum for binding the foregoing. A non-breathable layer also can be used for controlling the microenvironment at the transport site. Compression can be used to further enhance the blood supply at the transport site.
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16 Claims
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1. A transdermal delivery system for delivering an active ingredient through the skin of a living body, comprising:
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a. an active ingredient; b. a vasodilator; c. first means for enhancing the permeation of said active ingredient through said skin; and d. second means for binding said active ingredient and said vasodilator and first means into a singular transport vehicle, said second means releasing said active ingredient upon contact with a bodily fluid having a non-neutral pH. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of delivering an active ingredient through the skin of a living body, comprising:
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a. placing the active ingredient on the skin at a transport site; b. enhancing the blood supply to the site of transport of said active ingredient through said skin by applying a vasodiloator to said site; c. enhancing the permeation of said active ingredient through said skin by binding said active ingredient to a carrier with a water-soluble gum; and d. allowing said active ingredient to be released from said carrier upon contact with a bodily fluid having a non-neutral pH. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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