Therapeutic patch useful for the treatment of hemorrhoids
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Dec 19, 2002
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Apr 10, 2002
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Jun 15, 2001
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The present invention provides an adhesive patch that includes a flexible backing having a front side and a back side. A therapeutic formulation is positioned on at least a portion of the front side of the backing, in at least a portion of the front side of the backing, or on and in at least a portion of the front side of the backing. The therapeutic formulation includes a vasoconstrictor, a solvent that dissolves the vasoconstrictor, and a pressure sensitive adhesive. The present invention also provides methods of medical use that employ the patch of the present invention. Such uses include, e.g., treating or preventing hemorrhoids in a mammal, providing relief from the discomfort associated with hemorrhoids, providing post-operative relief from discomfort associated with the surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, treating or preventing a bacterial infection associated with hemorrhoids, preventing a bacterial infection associated with the surgical treatment of hemorrhoids, absorbing exudate, blood, or a combination thereof from the region of the anus of a mammal inflicted with hemorrhoids, and absorbing exudate, blood, or a combination thereof from the region of the anus of a mammal during the post-operative treatment of hemorrhoids.
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