Patch for the expulsion of insect poison from the skin after stings from membranous insects (hymenoptera)

Abstract

This invention relates to a patch for the expulsion of insect poison from the skin after stings from membranous insects (Hymenoptera). The patch is characterized in comprising a poison-aspirating matrix comprising an expulsion agent as well as a swell layer, which swells after the addition of a liquid through a hole on the top of the patch and thus adds a light pressure to the poison-aspirating matrix towards the skin, whereby a local and relieving effect is achieved. In one embodiment, the matrix further comprises a local anesthetic. The expulsion agent is e.g. a carbohydrate. The swell layer consists e.g. of a silica gel.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a patch comprising an expulsion agent for expulsion of toxins from the skin following stings of insects of the order membranous. Background technique [0002] Among the venomous Danish hymenoptera, there are about 250 different species of bees, 20 different species of bumble bees, and 4000 to 5000 different species of wasps, of which 6 species of hornets, as well as dianthus and spider wasps, have venomous stingers. [0003] Each summer, these hymenopteran insects cause many irritations and fears among children and adults who are afraid of the bites of these insects. In Denmark, 10,000 patients are treated for insect bites each year, of whom an average of 2 patients die. [0004] Hymenopteran insects such as bees, wasps and hornets use their stingers as part of their defense. When an insect bites, the toxin is pumped from the spine and into the skin. Bites are always unpleasant, causing swelling, sudden redness, pain...

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Problems solved by technology

The patch is not suitable for insect bites as it does not contain an agent that detoxifies the insect

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