Transdermal patch providing improved permeability and composition
AssigneeHydraPatch Inc.
InventorClifford Rowley
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Abstract
A transdermal patch contains a water-based solution containing electrolytes, vitamins, and at least one permeation enhancer. The water-based solution also acts as an adhesive matrix which binds the patch together. The solution is transferred to the body via an embossed release liner. In use, the permeation of electrolytes into the bloodstream improves the body's ability to manage hydration. The permeation enhancer increases the porosity of the skin in contact with the transdermal patch to make possible the permeation of the solution into the body. Critical proportions of solvent, solutes, and permeation enhancers are disclosed which have been found to make permeation of otherwise non-absorbable ingredients possible.
Claims21
A transdermal patch comprising:
- a backer,
- an adhesive for applying the patch to the skin, wherein the adhesive is selected from the group consisting of one or more of sodium polyacrylate, polyacrylic acid, carboxymethyl cellulose, and povidone;
- an adhesive matrix comprising:
- water;
- an electrolyte selected from the group consisting of one or more of potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, phosphorus, and sodium;
- a vitamin;
- an amino acid;
- and
- a permeation enhancer selected from the group consisting of one or more of menthol, dimethyl sulfoxide, and peppermint oil, wherein the permeation enhancer increases the permeation of the one or more electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids through a subject's skin and into the subject's bloodstream.
An adhesive matrix for use in a transdermal patch comprising:
- water;
- an electrolyte selected from the group consisting of one or more of potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, phosphorus, and sodium;
- a vitamin;
- an amino acid;
- and
- a permeation enhancer selected from the group consisting of one or more of menthol, dimethyl sulfoxide, and peppermint oil, wherein the permeation enhancer increases the permeation of the one or more electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids through a subject's skin and into the subject's bloodstream.
A method of maintaining hydration of a user comprising the steps of:
- applying a transdermal patch directly to a skin of the user,
- delivering one or more electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids through the user's skin and into the user's bloodstream, and
- preventing dehydration symptoms selected from the group consisting of one or more of headache, lack of focus, and lethargy,
- wherein the transdermal patch comprises:
- an adhesive matrix comprising:
- water;
- an electrolyte selected from the group consisting of one or more of potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, phosphorus, and sodium;
- a vitamin;
- an amino acid;
- and
- a permeation enhancer selected from the group consisting of one or more of menthol, dimethyl sulfoxide, and peppermint oil, wherein the permeation enhancer increases the permeation of the one or more electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids through a subject's skin and into the subject's bloodstream.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.