Abstract

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS: TRANSDERMAL PATCHES

Dr. SD Abdul Jabbar Basha, A. Samyuktha*, Ch. Mounika and J. Sharoni

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Abstract

Menstrual cramps are throbbing or cramping pains in lower abdomen. Many women have menstrual cramps just before and during their menstrual period. Women look for some quick and effective pain relief solutions. So, a new medicated pain relief patches has been developed as treatment for menstrual cramps. These Patches have some ADVANTAGES and also DISADVANTAGES. The length of wear time and the amount of drug delivered is different from patch to patch. These Patches are made from natural ingredients with the extracts of camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil etc. and other drugs. These pain relief patches will calm your muscles in on time. These Patches are satisfactory in 90% of the women. The main objective of pain relief patches is to deliver drugs into systemic circulation through skin.

Keywords: transdermal patches, menstrual cramps.