Ionto Plus Iontophoresis Electrodes
Iontophoresis or ElectroMotive Drug Administration (EMDA)
is a very effective method of delivering drugs to the affected site.
Iontophoresis is defined as the topical introduction of ionized drugs into the
skin using direct current.
It is non-invasive, painless and it eliminates
potential side effects and adverse reactions which can occur with medications
delivered orally or by injection.
Iontophoresis involves 3 basic components:
- DC unit to generate the direct current
(see: Drug Delivery Unit)
- typical treatment is 4 ma over 10 minutes (40am)
- Active Delivery electrode
- Foam reservoir pad: holds ionic solution to be
delivered
- Polyester filled coated with silver/silver chloride:
conducts the current evenly across the reservoir
- Soft, flexible, foam coated with a medical grade adhesive
- Dispersive (return electrode)
- Self-adhering, buffered conductive polymer: provides stable
environment to prevent skin irritation/burns
- Conductive (carbon) film: evenly distributes current across
the electrode
- White non-conductive vinyl-like material.
Price: $4.95 each
treatment set, 12 sets per box

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