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What is an Emulsion?
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A dispersal system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid in the form of fine droplets. The two liquids are generally an oil and water are immiscible and constitute two phases that would separate into layers without a third agent termed an emulsifying agent
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What is a cream?
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A semisolid preparation containing one or more drugs dissolved in a suitable base
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What is an ointment?
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A semisolid preparation intended for topical application to the skin, eye, ear, or various mucous membranes
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What is a gel?
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A semisolid system consisting of either suspensions of small inorganic particles or large organic molecules interpenetrated by a liquid
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What is a lotion?
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A liquid preparation intended for external application to the skin.
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What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
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A solution has dissolved particles where a suspension has undissolved particles and is opaque.
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