An electrical circuit used to convert AC into DC current. A rectifier is a diode that causes the current to flow in only one direction. The output of the rectifier is essentially half-AC current, which is then filtered into DC. Contrast with inverter. See diode.
(67 reviews). Thrive Patch is a skin patch that is intended to boost the metabolic rate and promote healthy weight management without causing muscles to break down or deteriorate. The patch uses Thriveâs patent-pending DFT (Derma Fusion Technology) to deliver the New Thrive Lifestyle Formula to the bloodstream.eel the backing off the patch and gently place the adhesive side of the patch on to the chosen area of skin. You should leave the patch on your skin for 24 hours. After 24 hours, you should replace the patch with a new one. Thrive Patch should be taken alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise and water intake.
A patch may have a longer duration of action than an oral medication. Some medications such as estrogen or clonidine patches, can be worn for several days. A Daytrana patch is not supposed to be used for longer than 9 hours. The effect starts about 2 hours after the patch is applied and continues for about 3 hours after the patch is removed. If one wears the patch for 9 hours one gets about 10 hours of significant drug effect. A patch can promote greater flexibility of dose duration. For example, the Daytrana, the methylphenidate patch can be removed earlier on days when one does not need a long duration of action. For children who have problems with appetite suppression, one might remove the patch earlier if the child does not have homework of after-school activities. Elimination of first pass drug metabolism.