OINTMENT BASES PROPERTIES Flashcards
Ointment bases
Oleaginous/Hydrocarbon
Absorption/W/O
Water-removable/O/W/Water miscible
Water-soluble/Water absorbable
Have emollient and occlusive properties
Oleaginous/Hydrocarbon base
LESS emollient and occlusive effects
Absorption base
Greasy and non-water washable
Oleaginous base/Hydrocarbon base
Absorption base/W/O base
Greaseless and water washable
Water-soluble base/Water-absorbable
W/O emulsion
Absorption base
O/W
Water-removable base/Water-miscible
Effective as occlusive dressings
Oleaginous/Hydrocarbon base
Can absorb small amounts of water
Absorption base/W/O emulsion
Resembles creams
Water-remOVable base/O/W/Water-miscible
Easily washed off w/ water
Water-remOVable base/O/W/Water-miscible
May be diluted w/ large amounts of water
Water-removable base/O/W/Water-miscible
Lipid free
Water-soluble base/Water-absorbable
