| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to provide a patch-containing packaging pouch which enables stable storage of a patch containing bisoprolol in a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. A packaged desiccant 1 of the present invention has a packaging pouch 8 composed of a pair of laminated package members 7 a and 7 b arranged in mutual opposition, and a patch 10 housed in the space within this packaging pouch 8 . Patch 10 is provided with a support 12 and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 14 laminated substantially over the entire surface of one side of this support 12 . In addition, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is composed of a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a pressure-sensitive adhesive and bisoprolol or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Moreover, a packaged desiccant 20 is housed within packaging pouch 8 . The relative humidity within packaging pouch 8 is maintained at 25% or less in a patch-containing packaging pouch 1 having this constitution. |