Non Aqueous Liquids Liniments Flashcards
From Latin: Linere
Meaning: anoint
Liniment
Solution or mixture of various substances in oil, alcoholic solution of soap, or emulsion intended for external application.
Liniment
Linere
Anoint
Applied with friction and rubbing to the affected area and that is why they are called embrocation
Liniment
Another term for liniment that means:
to rub
Embrocation
Applied by rubbing or massaging the affected area, but not applied to broken or bruised skin
Liniment
Why are liniments not applied broken or bruised skin
Because there is a tendency for excessive irritation
Examples of liniment commonly available in the market
Bengay
Omega painkiller
White flower embrocation
Efficascent oil
Pau liniment
Factors for selecting a vehicle for liniments
1 Desired action
2 Solubility of the component in various solvent
Type of liniment intended generally for the following effects:
Rubefacient
Counter irritant
Mild astringent
Penetrating
Alcoholic liniment
Type of liniment that penetrates the skin more readily than oil base
Alcoholic liniment
Substance for topical application that produces redness on the skin due to dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation
Rubefacient
Produces irritation or discomfort, but will now divert attention from another
Agent applied topically to produce superficial inflammation with object reducing inflammation in deeper adjacent structures.
Counter irritant
Deeper part of the skin
Penetrating
Relieves minor skin irritation
Mild astringent
Type of liniment that is milder in action,
but is more useful for massage.
Oily liniment
Less irritating to the skin and more commonly used vehicle because more people use this for massage
Oleaginous liniment
Used as protective coating, depending on the ingredient in the preparation should not be applied to bruises and broken skin.
Oil liniment
Fixed oils for oily liniment
Produces stain
Cotton seed oil
Almond oil
Peanut oil
Sesame oil
Volatile oils for oil liniment
Wintergreen oil
Turpentine oil
Category of camphorated soap liniment
Alcohol based liniment
Synonym of camphorated soap liniment
Linimentum camphores El saponis
Soap liniment
Liquid opadel doc
Liquid opadel doc
Camphorated soap liniment
Linimentum camphores el saponis
Camphorated soap liniment
Clear colorless to yellow solution with an odor of camphor
Camphorated soap liniment
Alcoholic based liniment used as rubefacient
Has a counterirritant effect and better penetration
Camphorated soap liniment
Also used as a local anesthetic for sprain and rheumatism
Camphorated soap liniment
Formula of camphorated soap liniment
CRAPS
Camphor
Rosemary oil
Alcohol
Purified water
Soap
Label for camphorated soap liniment
Red label in 30 ML Amber bottle
Method of preparation used for camphorated soap liniment
Agitation without the aid of heat
Gelatinization will occur if this type of soap is used for camphorated soap liniment
Soap made from animal oils
