Lidocaine-containing patch

Abstract

Disclosed is a patch comprising an adhesive layer on a backing layer, wherein the adhesive layer comprises lidocaine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, propylene glycol, a rubber adhesive base and a terpene resin, wherein the content of the lidocaine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the adhesive layer is 3 mass % to 5 mass % with respect to the total mass of the adhesive layer, the content of the terpene resin in the adhesive layer is 5 mass % to 18 mass % with respect to the total mass of the adhesive layer, and the content of propylene glycol in the adhesive layer is 3 mass % to 7 mass % with respect to the total mass of the adhesive layer, wherein crystals are not precipitated in the patch, and wherein the adhesive layer has an adhesive surface, and requires a force of 1.3 N or less to release the adhesive surfaces during self-adhesion.

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