Miscellaneous Semisolids Preperations

Question 1

Define pastes

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Question 2

How are pastes prepared ?

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Question 3

Pastes are often used for what ?

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Question 4

Examples of paste formulation include what

Answer 4

Topical medication
Dental paste

Question 5

Explain the topical medication formulation of paste

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Question 6

Explain the dental paste formulation

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Question 7

What is a paste that is in use today

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Question 8

Define lotions

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Question 9

What is the composition of lotions

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Question 10

What are lotions used for ?

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Used for localized drug delivery to the skin.
The lotion acts as a vehicle to deliver the drug to the desired site of action

Question 11

The API in the lotion can have what purposes ?

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Various therapeutics effects like anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, anti-fungal, or antipruritic properties

Question 12

Lotions are commonly used for treating what ?

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Wide range of dermatological conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, fungal infections, and dry skin

Question 13

Lotions are designed to be what ?

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Question 14

What is more preferred lotions or ointments

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Lotions, as they leave a lighter and less greasy residue on the skin

Question 15

What does lotions provide to help soothe irritated or inflamed skin

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Cooling effect

Question 16

Define balms

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Question 17

Balms are composed of what

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Question 18

What is the therapeutic effects of the balms

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Question 19

Explain the lip care of the balms

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