Compound Calamine Liniments

Question 1

Materials used in CCL

Answer 1

Calamine
Wool Fat
Zinc Stearate
Zinc Oxide
Petrolatum
Mineral oil

Question 2

Former name of liniments

Answer 2

embrocations

Question 3

alcoholic or oil-based solutions
or emulsions containing therapeutic agents
intended for external application

Answer 3

Liniments

Question 4

used to treat pain and stiffness of underlying musculature

Answer 4

Liniments

Question 5

It can be alcoholic or hydroalcoholic. It can be used as rubefacient, counterirritant, for penetrating action is desired.

Answer 5

Liniments

Question 6

If oleaginous, liniments are used for

Answer 6

massage

Question 7

Oleaginous components

Answer 7

Fixed oils (almond oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, or cottonseed oil)

volatile substance (wintergreen oil or turpentine

combination of fixed oils and volatile oil

Question 8

Liniments label

Answer 8

External use only

Question 9

Storage of liniments

Answer 9

tight containers

Question 10

emulsion liniments

Answer 10

should shake well before use

Question 11

Compound calamine liniment usage

Answer 11

antipruritic - itchy and dry skin, offers softening effect