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A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membrane.
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ointment
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A semisolid dosage form containing one or more drug substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable base
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creams
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A fluid suspension or emulsion applied to the surface of the skin
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lotion
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a semisolid dosage form that contains one or more drug substances intended for topical application. It generally contains a high concentration of solids and has a stiff consistency
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pastes
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A solid or semisolid mass supplied on a backing material and intended to provide prolonged contact with the skin.
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plasters
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A semisolid system consisting of either a suspension of small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid
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gels
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generally applied to dry, scaly skin
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ointment
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applied to weeping or oozing surfaces
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cream
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applied to where two skin areas may touch or rub together
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lotions
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anhydrous, hydrophobic, insoluble in water, not washable
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Oleaginous base
*hydrocarbon base is obtained from petroleum and prevents escape of moisture; increasing the ability of skin to hold water Effective as occlusive dressing (air and water tight) Remain on skin for long periods w/out drying out |
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anhydrous, can absorb water, most are not washable, mostly water in oil, not easily removed from skin and useful to supplement or modify hydrocarbon bases
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absorption bases
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oil in water emulsions, can be diulted with water or aqueous solutions, can absorb water, water washable
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water-removable bases
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no leaginous components, greaseless and competeley water soluble, soften with water, large aqueous solutions are incorporated
Used to incorporate solid substances |
water soluble bases
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Which base is a polyethylene Glycol ointment? (PEG)
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Water soluble base
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which base is a hydrophilic ointment?
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water removable
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Which base is a hydrophilic petroleum?
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absorption bases
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Which base is a white ointment?
yellow ointment? petrolatum? white petrolatum? |
oleaginous bases
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