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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 20, 1997
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Tosu, JP;
Abstract
An iontophoretic device structure of the dissolution-on-use type is provided, wherein an ionized drug is transdermally or transmucosally administered into a living body. The device structure comprises (a) a non-polarizable electrode, (b) a hydrophilic, polymeric gel layer containing an ion exchange resin which is able to specifically inhibit the movement of ions dissolved out from the electrode while in use, and (c) a drug layer containing a drug in a dry condition in a drug retaining membrane, wherein when said device is in use, said drug layer is brought into contact with said hydrophilic, polymeric gel layer so that said drug in the dry condition is dissolved. A humectant may be contained in the hydrophilic, polymeric gel layer and/or the drug layer.