Abstract: A medical pressure-sensitive adhesive and a medical bandage formed using the same are disclosed. The medical pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises an acrylic polymer and a specific liquid or pasty component which is in a liquid state or pasty state at room temparature and is compatible with the acrylic polymer. The medical pressure-sensitive adhesive is suitable for use as a plaster, a pressure-sensitive dressing, a poultice and the like.

Abstract: Semi-enteric controlled release formulations are comprised of a biological active agent such as an antibiotic that is blended with a water-soluble bulking agent, the mix then coated onto an inert core. The coated active core is further coated with a mixture comprised of an acrylic copolymer, bulking agent and pH dependent food acid. These different coating components possess different solubility characteristics which result in a gradual release of the active in both the stomach and small intestine that provides an increased bioavailability of the active drug.

Abstract: An active agent delivery device comprises (a) microporous material comprising a matrix consisting essentially of linear ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin, a large proportion of finely divided water-insoluble filler of which at least about 50 percent by weight is siliceous, and interconnecting pores; and (b) a releasable active agent or precursor thereof associated with at least a portion of the filler.