Liniment Flashcards
Oleaginous solutions
Are solutions or mixtures of various substances in oil, alcoholic solution of soap or emulsion intended for external applications
Are usually applied to the skin with friction and rubbing, with the oil and soap base providing for ease of application and massage
liniments
another word for liniments
embrocations [applied with rubbing to the affected area]
types of liniments
alcoholic liniments
oily liniments
dental liniments
Are intended for their rubefacient, counterirritant, mildly astringent and penetrating effects
alcoholic liniments
Are milder in their action but are more useful when massage is desired
oily liniments
Are solutions of active constituents which are rubbed into the gums; but are no longer official
dental liniments
caution for liniments
liniments should not be applied in bruises and broken skin
synonyms for methyl salicylate liniment
oil of wintergreen
betula oil
uses for methyl salicylate liniment
temporary relief of pain
(methyl salicylate liniment) active ingredient
penetration enhancer
analgesic
menthol
(methyl salicylate liniment) fragrance
eucalyptus oil
(methyl salicylate liniment) active
rubefacient
essential oil of camphor
(methyl salicylate liniment) active ingredient/vehicle
methyl salicylate
method of preparation for methyl salicylate liniment
simple solution
auxiliary label for methyl salicylate liniment
for external use only
do not apply on broken skin