Abstract: A method for preparing a crystal of 4-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)carbamoyl]benzoic acid having a single endothermic peak approximately at 233° C. in differential scanning calorimetry, which comprises the step of recrystallizing a crystal of 4-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)carbamoyl]benzoic acid from a mixture of water and ethanol. The method enables selective preparation of type-II crystals which are stable against physical impact. The resulting crystals are free from highly toxic hexane as a residual solvent, and preferably used as an active ingredient of pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a percutaneous absorption preparation which comprises a supporting body, a medicine storage layer, a permeation controlling film, a layer of an adhesive and a release liner and which is featured in that the above-mentioned permeation controlling film is plasticized by moisture volatilized from the skin at the time of application of the preparation.