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Trans Pen is an oil-in-water vanishing cream formulated for enhanced transdermal delivery of hydrophilic and lipophilic APIs. This elegant alternative to PLO, with added natural emollients, provides a better spreadability and more sustained moisturizing effect without irritation.
100G, 500G
An oil-in-water vanishing cream for enhanced transdermal delivery of lipophilic and hydrophilic APIs. It contains natural emollients with more sustained skin moisturizing effect.
Trans Pen Highlighted Benefits
Application
API Compatibility Chart
|
API |
Common Concentration (s) |
API |
Common Concentration (s) |
|
Amitriptyline |
0.5 to 2% |
Ketoprofen |
2 to 10% |
|
Baclofen |
1 to 5 % |
Lidocaine |
2 to 5% |
|
Benzocaine |
2 to 5 % |
Menthol |
1 to 5% |
|
Buspirone |
2.5 mg/ml |
Methimazole |
1 to 5% |
|
Camphor |
1 to 2% |
Metoclopramide |
1 to 2%
|
|
Capsaicin
|
0.75 to 1%
|
Metronidazole |
1 to 2% |
|
Clomipramine |
5 to 7.5% |
Methyl Salicylate |
5 to 10% |
|
Cyclobenzaprine |
0.5 to 2% |
Nifedipine |
0.5 to 10% |
|
Dehydroepiandrosterone |
1 to 2.5%
|
Piroxicam |
5 to 10% |
|
Diclofenac |
2.5 to 10% |
Pentoxiphyline |
3 to 5% |
|
Diltiazem
|
2 to 5% |
Progesterone |
1 to 5% |
|
Estradiol |
0.1 to 1 mg/ml |
Promethazine |
2.5 to 5% |
|
Estriol
|
0.2 to 2 mg/ml |
Sildenafil
|
1% |
|
Gabapentin
|
6% |
Tadalafil |
0.2% |
|
Ibuprofen |
2 to 10% |
Testosterone |
0.5 to 2.5% |
|
Ketamine |
2 to 5% |
Tetracaine |
3 to 5% |
***The above recommended concentrations are for transdermal application. The concentration is required to be adjusted for any other route of administration such as mucosal, vaginal or rectal delivery.
Essential Oil Compatibility Chart
|
Essential Oil |
Common Concentration (s) |
Essential Oil |
Common Concentration (s) |
|
Argan Oil |
1 to 8% |
Myrrh Essential Oil |
1 to 3% |
|
Eucalyptus Essential Oil |
1 to 3% |
Thyme Essential Oil |
0.5 to 2% |
|
Grapefruit Essential Oil |
1 to 3% |
Tea Tree Essential Oil |
1 to 5% |
|
Lavender Essential Oil |
1- 2.5%
|
Rose Hip Essential Oil |
0.5 to 3% |
|
Jojoba Oil |
1 to 10%
|
Peppermint Essential Oil |
1 to 3% |
|
Winter Green Essential Oil |
1 to 3% |
Spearmint Essential Oil |
1 to 3% |
Examples of compounding formulations with TD Trans Pen Base
|
Diclofenac 10% in Trans Pen |
Diclofenac 7.5% Cyclobenzaprine 2% in Trans Pen |
Progesterone 5% in Trans Pen |
|
Diclofenac 5% Lidocaine 2% Ketamine 2% in Trans Pen |
Gabapentin 6% Lidocaine 2% in Trans Pen |
Metronidazole 2% in Trans Pen |
|
Capsacin 0.05% Menthol 2% Methyl Salicylate 8% in Trans Pen |
DHEA 25 mg/ml in Trans Pen |
Methimazole 5% in Trans Pen |
Compounding tips:
Ethoxy Diglycol, Glycerin, MCT oil, Mineral oil or Propylene Glycol are recommended as levigating agent.
Trans Pen Physicochemical Characteristics
|
pH |
6.5 – 6.8 |
|
Viscosity |
30,000 – 75,000 CPS |
|
Color |
Sandlewood |
|
Dosage Form |
Cream |
Disclaimer: Transderma Pharmaceuticals Inc. has provided the formula and instructions above as a model for educational purposes only on the basis of recognized compendia and texts or references. Transderma Pharmaceuticals Inc. takes no responsibility for the validity or accuracy of this information or for its safety or effectiveness, nor for any use thereof, which is at the sole risk of the licensed pharmacist. Adjustments may be needed to meet specific patient needs and in accordance with a licensed prescriber’s prescription. The pharmacist must employ appropriate tests to determine the stability of this suggested formula. Transderma Pharmaceuticals Inc., its owners, officers, agents, contractors, affiliates and employees cannot be held liable to any person or entity concerning claims, loss or damage caused by, or alleged to be caused by, directly or indirectly, the use or misuse of the information contained in this suggested formula. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the licensed pharmacist to know the law, to compound any finished product and to dispense these products in accordance with Health Canada and FDA guidelines and appropriate Provincial Drug Schedules and Provincial or Territorial Pharmacy Practice Standards.
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