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-Semisolid preparations intended for external applications to the skin or mucous membranes.
-May be medicated or not.
-Semisolid preparations intended for external applications to the skin or mucous membranes.
-May be medicated or not.
OINTMENTS
Unmedicated Ointments
• Used for the physical effects they provide as: ___,, &
Unmedicated Ointments • Used for the physical effects they provide as: ___,, &
PEL
Ointment bases are generally classified by the U.S. Pharmacopeia into four groups:
Ointment bases are generally classified by the U.S. Pharmacopeia into four groups:
- Oleaginous Bases (correct)
- Absorption Bases (correct)
- Water-removable Bases (correct)
- Water-soluble Bases (correct)
Oleaginous bases are also termed as ________
Oleaginous bases are also termed as ________
Which of the following are true regarding oleaginous bases applied to the skin? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are true regarding oleaginous bases applied to the skin? (Select all that apply)
What is true about oleaginous bases and their ability to incorporate water and aqueous preparations?
What is true about oleaginous bases and their ability to incorporate water and aqueous preparations?
Which of the following substances is used as a levigating agent (powdered) in oleaginous bases?
Which of the following substances is used as a levigating agent (powdered) in oleaginous bases?
What is Petrolatum, USP?
What is Petrolatum, USP?
Petrolatum, USP has an unctuous mass and varies in color from _____
Petrolatum, USP has an unctuous mass and varies in color from _____
Petrolatum is also known as ______
Petrolatum is also known as ______
Petrolatum, USP melts at ____
Petrolatum, USP melts at ____
Purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons from petroleum that has been wholly or
nearly decolorized.
Purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons from petroleum that has been wholly or nearly decolorized.
White petrolatum is also known as _________
White petrolatum is also known as _________
Which of the following statements are true about White Petrolatum USP?
Which of the following statements are true about White Petrolatum USP?
Which of the following describes Yellow Ointment USP?
Which of the following describes Yellow Ointment USP?
What are the components of the yellow ointment USP formulation?
What are the components of the yellow ointment USP formulation?
How does white ointment differ from yellow ointment?
How does white ointment differ from yellow ointment?
What is white wax primarily characterized by?
What is white wax primarily characterized by?
What is yellow wax obtained from?
What is yellow wax obtained from?
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