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Menostar (estradiol transdermal system) is designed to provide nominal in vivo delivery of 14 mcg of estradiol per day continuously upon application to intact skin. The period of use is 7 days. The transdermal system has a contact surface area of 3.25 cm 2 , and contains 1 mg of estradiol USP. Estradiol USP is a white, crystalline powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3, 17ß-diol. It has an empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 and molecular weight of 272.38. The structural formula is: The Menostar transdermal system comprises three layers. Proceeding from the visible surface toward the surface attached to the skin, these layers are: 1. A translucent polyethylene film. 2. An acrylate adhesive matrix containing estradiol USP. 3. A protective liner of siliconized or fluoropolymer-coated polyester film is attached to the adhesive surface and must be removed before the transdermal system can be used. The active component of the transdermal system is estradiol. The remaining components of the transdermal system (acrylate copolymer adhesive, fatty acid esters, and polyethylene backing) are pharmacologically inactive. Chemical Structure Side view of Mirena
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