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What are the main uses of medicinal lotions?
Antiseptic effect, germicidal action, treating skin diseases, cooling effect, anesthetic applications for skin irritations.
Why are lotions preferred over semisolid preparations?
Due to their non-greasy character and increased spreadability over large areas of skin.
What are the criteria for an acceptable lotion that contains suspended or emulsified material?
The particles should rise or settle only slowly, solid particles should not form a hard cake, the material should be easily redispersed upon shaking, the product should pour freely and spread evenly, and the lotion should have acceptable color and odor without running off the skin.
Where are cosmetic lotions commonly applied?
Hair, scalp, face, hands, and popular as sunscreen preparations.
What are the typical components of cosmetic lotions?
They may be oily, hydroalcoholic solutions or emulsions, and frequently contain glycerin, perfumes, and preservatives.
Can you name three examples of official lotions?
Benzyl benzoate lotion, Calamine lotion, Hydrocortisone lotion, White lotion
What are the key characteristics of medicinal lotions?
Antiseptic effect, germicidal action, treating skin diseases, cooling effect, anesthetic applications for skin irritations
Explain why lotions are preferred over semisolid preparations.
Non-greasy character and increased spreadability over large areas of skin
What are the criteria for an acceptable lotion with suspended or emulsified material?
Particles rise or settle slowly, solid particles don't form hard cake, easily redispersed upon shaking, pours freely, spreads evenly, acceptable color and odor
Where are cosmetic lotions commonly applied?
Hair, scalp, face, hands
What are the common components of cosmetic lotions?
Oily or hydroalcoholic solutions or emulsions, glycerin, perfumes, preservatives
Provide examples of official lotions.
Benzyl benzoate lotion, Calamine lotion, Hydrocortisone lotion, White lotion
Test your knowledge on liquid or semi liquid preparations of medicaments used externally for various purposes such as antiseptic effect, germicidal action, treating skin diseases, cooling effect, and anesthetic applications. Learn about the characteristics and uses of medicinal lotions.
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