TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM CONTAINING ESTRADIOL AND WATER BONDING ADDITIVES

摘要

The invention concerns a transdermal therapeutic system which contains oestradiol as active substance and optionally further active substances as well as a hydrophylic additive. The therapeutic system has a layered structure comprising a backing which is impervious to the active substances and moisture, an active substance-containing matrix layer and, depending on the case, a separable protective layer. The system is characterized in that the hydrophylic additive is a component of the matrix.