ALOE-CONTAINING CATAPLASM

PURPOSE:A cataplasm having strong anti-inflammatory action, containing aloe powder or aloe solution. CONSTITUTION:A dosage form of a cataplasm conventionally used for the purpose of pain killing action, and antiphlogistic action, having a base preferably of aqueous gel, is blended with preferably >=0.5wt% aloe powder or aloe solution (aloe juice and/or aloe extract) on the whole plaster, to give a cataplasm having more sufficient effect of aloe than an existing aloe ointment, especially improved anti-inflammatory effect, having no oozing of colored oil substance on the sur face of plaster or the back of substrate, having improved water retention proper ties, viscoelastic properties, releasing properties, and stability, showing high permeability of main drug component to the skin, and preferable adhesivity to the skin, leaving no plaster on the skin after it is used, having no change in quality of the main drug component and a base component, and having im proved effect than that of existing base.