21. September 2016

ABSTRACT Transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver the drug through the skin in order to achieve systemic absorption of drug at a predetermined rate over a prolonged period of time. The amalgamation of polymer and pharmaceutical sciences led to the introduction of polymer in the design and development of drug delivery systems. Polymeric delivery systems are mainly intended to achieve controlled or sustained drug delivery. Polysaccharides fabricated...

03. December 2015

Background Many excipients have been reported to induce drug hypersensitivity (e.g. colouring additives, preservatives). Colloidal silica has never been reported to induce drug hypersensitivity reactions. Case report We report herein a 40-year-old patient who developed a skin eruption 2 days after Voltarene® (diclofenac) intake, confirmed by a positive patch test. Investigation of cross reactivity, assessed by patch testing to other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have showed a positive...

27. May 2015