MIDTERM Flashcards
Are semi-solid preparations intended for external applications to the skin or mucous membranes, usually but not always, they contain medicinal agents.
OINTMENT
Uses of Ointments
EMOLLIENT
PROTECTIVE BARRIER
VEHICLES
makes the skin more pliable
EMOLLIENT
prevents harmful substances from coming in contact with the skin
PROTECTIVE BARRIER
Also termed as Hydrocarbon bases.
OLEAGINOUS BASES
On the application to the skin, they have an emollient effect, protect against the escape of moisture, effective as occlusive dressings, can remain on the skin for long periods without drying out, and because of their immiscibility with water, and are difficult to wash off.
OLEAGINOUS BASES
Is a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is an unctuous mass, varying in color from yellowish to light amber.
PETROLATUM, USP
A good base for oil-soluble ingredients and Forms an occlusive film on the skin.
PETROLATUM, USP
Is a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons from petroleum that has been wholly or nearby decolorized.
WHITE PETROLATUM, USP
because of its lighter color, it is considered more esthetically pleasing by some pharmacists and patients.
WHITE PETROLATUM, USP
This ointment differs from yellow ointment by substitution of white wax (bleached and purified yellow wax) and white petrolatum in the formula.
WHITE OINTMENT, USP
These bases may be used as emollients, although they do not provide the degree of occlusion afforded by the oleaginous base, and are not easily removed from the skin with water washing, because the external phase of the emulsion is oleaginous.
ABSORPTION BASES
These bases are useful as pharmaceutical adjuncts to incorporate small volumes of aqueous solutions into hydrocarbon bases.
ABSORPTION BASES
-Are anhydrous
-Insoluble in water
-Not washable in water
-However, it can absorb water.
ABSORPTION BASES
A white petrolatum combined with 8% white wax, 3% stearyl alcohol, and 3% cholesterol which are added to a water-in- oil emulsifier.
HYDROPHILIC PETROLATUM, USP
employs wool alcohol to render white petrolatum emulsifiable and is superior in its ability to absorb water.
AQUAPHOR
uses Sobitan Sesquioleate and Arlacel A as emulsifiers (Kessolin) and appears to be superior to the USP base.
POLYSORB
Is obtained from the wool of sheep, is a purified wax like substance that has been cleaned, deodorized, and decolorized.
LANOLIN, USP (ANHYDROUS LANOLIN, WOOL FAT)
It contains not more than 0.25% water. Additional water may be incorporated by mixing.
LANOLIN, USP (ANHYDROUS LANOLIN/WOOL FAT)
Absorbs twice its weight in water and melts between 36°C and 42°C.
LANOLIN, USP (ANHYDROUS LANOLIN/WOOL FAT)
Is a lanolin processed to reduce the content of free lanolin alcohols and any detergent and pesticide residue.
MODIFIED LANOLIN, USP
Are oil-in-water emulsions commonly called Creams. Because the external phase of the emulsion is aqueous, they are easily washed from the skin and are often called water-washable bases.
WATER-REMOVABLE BASES
An oil-in-water emulsion employing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate as an emulsifying agent. It absorbs about 30% - 50% W/W without losing consistency, and readily miscible with water and thus can be removed from the skin easily.
HYDROPHILIC OINTMENT, USP
A water-in-oil emulsion prepared by melting white wax and spermaceti, expressed almond oil together, adding hot aqueous solution of sodium borate, stir until cool
COLD CREAM
An oil-in-water emulsion which contains large percentage of water as well as humectants (Glycerin, Propylene glycol) - which retards surface evaporation of the product.
VANISHING CREAM
The most common cream available in the market due to large amount of water contained and an acid (Stearic acid).
VANISHING CREAM
a hypoallergenic greaseless emulsion base.
DERMOVAN
a non-greasy emulsion base that absorbs about 30% of its weight in water and has a pH close to the skin.
UNIBASE
They do not contain oleaginous components. They are completely water washable and often referred to as greaseless.
WATER-SOLUBLE BASES
Is a polymer of ethylene oxide and water represented by the formula H (OCH2CH2) nOH, in which n represents the average number of oxyethylene groups.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (PEG) OINTMENT, USP
PEG having a molecular weight below 600 are
CLEAR AND COLORLESS
PEG with molecular weight above 1,000
WAX LIKE MATERIALS
PEG with molecular weight in
between are
SEMISOLIDS
Form a clear gel when mixed with 2% hydroxypropyl cellulose. This has become popular as dermatologic vehicles.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL-ETHANOL
Demonstrate no or at the most very slight penetration.
(Petrolatum, Waxes, and their combinations)
EPIDERMIC OINTMENTS
Possess some powers of penetration into the deeper layers of the skin.
(Vegetable oils, Lard, Wool fat, Lanolin, and/or its combinations)
ENDODERMIC OINTMENTS
Which penetrates the skin thus offering a better opportunity for absorption of the medicaments.
DIADERMIC OINTMENTS
Two general methods of ointment preparation
FUSION AND INCORPORATION
The substances are incorporated into the ointment by levigation.
INCORPORATION
Large amount or quantities of liquid are to be incorporated into a base.
MORTAR AND PESTLE
Ground-glass plate and two 5-6 inches full blade hard steel spatulas.
OINTMENT SLAB
Is an electronic mortar and pestle or a device called Unguator. This device can be controlled manually or via computer software.
OINTMENT MILL
It is best not to allow too long in contact of the ointment with the parchment, as it may soften and tear.
OINTMENT PARCHMENT PAD
All or some of the components of an ointment are combined by being melted together and cooled with constant stirring until congealed. Components not melted are added to the congealing mixture as it is being cooled and stirred.
FUSION
Ointments and other semisolid preparations are packaged either in
LARGE MOUTHED OINTMENT JARS
METAL OR PLASTIC TUBES
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Semisolid preparations must be stored in well-closed containers to protect against contamination and in a cool place to protect against product separation in heat. When required, light sensitive preparations are packaged in opaque or light-resistant containers.
Are semi-solid preparations containing one or more medicinal agents dissolved or dispersed in either an oil- in-water emulsion or in another type of water-washable base.
CREAMS
are oil-in-water emulsions containing large percentage of water and stearic acid or other oleaginous components. After application of the cream, the water evaporates, leaving behind a thin residue film of stearic acid or other oleaginous component.
VANISHING CREAMS
are usually formed from a fatty acid in the oil phase hydrolyzed by a base dissolved in the aqueous phase in situ during the preparation of creams.
SOAPS
4 Main ingredients of cold cream
WATER
OIL
EMULSIFIER
THICKENING AGENT
Also known as Jellies.
GELS
Are semi-solid systems consisting of dispersions of small or large molecules in an aqueous liquid vehicle rendered
jelly-like by the addition of a gelling agents.
GELS
Gelling Agents
Carbomer 935
Carboxymethylcellulose or
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
Tragacanth
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Gels formed with large organic molecules may be formed by dispersing the molecule in the continuous phase (by heating starch), by cross-linking the dispersed molecules by changing the pH (as for carbomers), or by reducing the continuous phase (as for jellies formed with sucrose)