IontoPatch Iontophoresis Delivery Systems

IontoPatch is a self-contained, wearable iontophoresis system that delivers medication through the skin using a low-level electrical current—no bulky electrode unit, wires, or power source required. For clinicians treating inflammatory conditions like tendinitis, bursitis, and plantar fasciitis, it lets patients receive dexamethasone or other prescribed drug therapy while going about their day, rather than sitting tethered to a machine.

The patch works by using a built-in silver chloride/zinc battery to drive charged drug molecules from the reservoir into the underlying tissue over an extended dose period—typically several hours—which many patients tolerate better than the higher current of a shorter clinic-based session. Once the buffered vial is filled with the prescribed solution, the electrode chemistry regulates delivery automatically until the dose is complete.

Our current offering, the IontoPatch Self-Adhesive Patch/Vial with 12.0 cm² active area (13-5223), features a butterfly design that conforms to joints and irregular surfaces, a buffered chemistry to protect the skin during delivery, and a disposable single-use construction that supports infection control. The self-adhesive backing holds the patch in place through normal movement, making it well suited for extremities and hard-to-tape treatment sites.

A few practical points buyers commonly ask about: IontoPatch requires a prescription for the medication itself, delivers a preset current dose without operator adjustment, and is intended for single use—dispose after the dose window closes. Because delivery time and drug are dictated by the physician's protocol, confirm the appropriate patch size and dose duration for your treatment plan before ordering.

Explore related therapy options in our Physical Therapy collection, or browse the broader Rehabilitation category for complementary treatment supplies.