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Why should creams, lotions and powders not be applied to the skin where an Evra patch is placed?

Name: Why should creams, lotions and powders not be applied to the skin where an Evra patch is placed?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:47:07.797Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Creams, lotions and powders should not be applied where an Evra patch is placed or will shortly be applied because they can interfere with its adhesive properties.

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EVRA 203 micrograms/24 hours + 33.9 micrograms/24 hours transdermal patchGedeon Richter (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 3Document updated 15 May 2023

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