US Medical Term · medications
Transdermal Patch
Parche transdérmico
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Transdermal Patch |
| Spanish (Español) | Parche transdérmico |
| Chinese (中文) | 透皮貼片 |
| Korean (한국어) | 경피 패치 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Miếng dán qua da |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Transdermal na patch |
| Portuguese (Português) | Adesivo transdérmico |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | แผ่นแปะผิวหนัง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 経皮吸収型製剤 |
What it means
A transdermal patch is a medicated adhesive patch placed on the skin that releases a controlled amount of medication into your bloodstream through the skin over hours or days. Common medications delivered by patch include opioid pain relievers, nicotine for smoking cessation, hormones, nitroglycerin for heart conditions, and motion sickness drugs. Patches provide steady medication levels without the peaks and valleys of oral pills. Apply your patch to clean, dry, hairless skin and rotate the application site with each replacement. Dispose of used patches safely by folding the adhesive sides together, since they still contain active drug that can seriously harm children, pets, or others who contact them.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Where should I place my transdermal patch for the best absorption?
¿Dónde debo colocar mi parche transdérmico para una mejor absorción?
How often do I replace my patch?
¿Con qué frecuencia debo reemplazar mi parche?
I need to fold the used patch before throwing it away so no one else touches the medication.
Necesito doblar el parche usado antes de tirarlo para que nadie más toque el medicamento.
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Last reviewed: September 2026