An iontophoresis device including an active electrode assembly or a
counter electrode assembly with a polarizable electrode containing any
one of a conductive material having a capacitance per unit weight of 1
F/g or greater, a conductive material having a specific surface area of
10 m2/g or greater, and activated carbon is disclosed. The generation of
gas or ions due to an electrode reaction occurring in an electrode
assembly may be reduced or prevented. In addition, the alteration of an
active agent due to a chemical reaction upon energization may be reduced
or prevented.