Abstract: The invention provides a composition for transdermal or transmucosal administration useful as an anti-Alzheimer's drug, an antiparkinson drug, an antidepressant, a psychoactive drug, or to treat drug dependence. The composition has an effective dose of a racemate or an optically acceptable substance of 1-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2-propylaminopentane or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and a vehicle, which can be administered without an invasion of skin or mucous membrane. The composition enables its active ingredient to stably arrive in a sufficient effective amount through the skin and mucous membrane to the body or brain. The composition is free of disadvantages such as a reduction in an active component caused by a first pass effect in the liver, as well as pain, damage or infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for transdermal or transmucosal administration, which is useful as an anti-Alzheimer's drug, an antiparkinson drug, an antidepressant, a psychoactive drug, or a therapeutic agent for drug dependence.