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Rheumastop is highly elastic and flexible plaster containing diclofenac diethylammonium and is
effectively able to cover the affected area of knee joint, elbow, finger joint etc.
Rheumastop contains menthol as a excipient, and gives a cool feeling when using it.
Composition & Appearance
Active ingredient per plaster (50cm)
Diclofenac diethylammonium --- 120mg
Appearance
semi-transparent, yellowish adhesive on one side of the plaster surface, elastic film
Indications
Relief of pain and inflammation in the following disease and symptoms;
deformans arthritis
scapula inflammation
tendon tenovaginitis
peritendinitis
tennis elbow
swelling and pain after trauma (bruise, strain, sprain etc.)
myalgia
Application
Rheumastop is applied once per day.
After cleaning the affected part by removing water or sweat, remove the middle part of the backing film
that is attached to the patch, apply the patch on the affected part and remove the remaining two parts
of backing film by pulling the film and apply the patch fully on the affected part.
For finger arthritis, patch can be applied in half.
Package
5 and 14 patches
Structure
Multi-layered matrix
Patent
Korean Patent : KR 98-36559 (1998. 9. 4)
International Patent : PCT KR 98-00295 (98. 9. 25)
Preliminary examination report
Patentability OKPCT/KR98/00295
" A Transdermal Drug Delivery System for Ant-inflammatory Analgesic Agent
Comprising Diclofenac Diethyammonium Salt, and the Manufacturing Method "
Samyang's R&D center for the first time succeeded in developing the diclofenac transdermal plaster.
Rheumastop to provide once daily effective pain resolution for arthritic joints and other sports related
injuries. Diclofenac is a powerful NSAID agent but has the limitation of gastric irritation upon oral intake.
Rheumastop as a result of transdermal delivery of diclofenac allows patient to benefit from powerful
analgesic effect of diclofenac without gastric side effects.
Application of the Rheumastop on the arthritic joint allows delivery of diclofenac to the synovial fluid of
the joint and as a result provide significant reduction is swelling and pain associated with arithrits.
Advantages
1. Potent & Long-lasting Therapeutic Efficacy
Deep penetration of drugs to synovial fluid due to proprietary enhancing technology
High local drug concentration
Long-lasting delivery
2. Cool Feeling
     Optional incorporation of menthol provides a cool feeling and works synergistically with NSAIDS
     as well as penetration enhancing effects.
3. Elasticity & Flexibility
    Elastic, flexible and thin PU backing film provides
intimate contact with the joints
conformability
long pertinence
ultra-comfort to the patient
4. Transparency
     Non-glossy transparent PU film allows the minimum notice when applied on the exposed area.
5. Water-proof
     Hydrophobic PU backing film keeps pressure sensitive adhesive from wetting by water,
     allowing patient to bathe and exercise.
6. Breathability
     Conventional PU backing films with equilibrium water contents of < 1% have moisture vapor transport
     rate (MVTR) of 1500~2000 g/m2/day.
     cf. MVTR of skin: 200~2000 g/m2/day
7. Skin Compatibility
     Low value of primary skin irritation index (P.I.I) due to the use of breathable
     backing film and non-irritant ingredients renders the Samyang Plaster highly
     biocompatible to the skin even in case of long-term, repeated use.
8. Manufacturing Process
Multi-layered matrix is manufactured by technologically advanced,
    unique process developed by Samyang Corporation.
Products with varying thickness, elasticity and size can be designed at will for the best performance
    of the application.
Customer services
Person in charge : M.H. Kim
Address : 263 Yeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-725, Korea
Tel : 82-2-740-7295 Fax : 82-2-743-6626
E-mail : marie@samyang.com
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