The classification and modern use of magnetic dosage forms in medicine

Abstract

Currently, quite a large variety of magnetic therapy products, including magnetic dosage forms (MDF), is used in medicine. MDF contain different magnetic materials. MDF either contain or do not contain medicinal substances (MS) in their composition. The therapeutic action of MDF is produced by either a biotropic effect of magnetic field (MF) in case MDF is a source of permanent magnetic field, or mechanic action of MDF based on their interaction with an external source of MF, or a combination of the biotropic and mechanic actions. MDF used in medicine have been reviewed, and their classification by magnetic filler type has been provided.