Semi-Solid Flashcards
1
Q
These are semi-solid preparations intended for external application to the skin or mucous membrane. These are usually oily vehicles that may contains surfactant to allow them to be washed off easily. A preparation of one or more therapeutic agents in any of the various classes of bases.
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Ointments
2
Q
Two (2) Methods of Preparing Semi-Solids
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- Mixing by Fusion
- Mixing by Trituration
3
Q
It involves melting of the ingredients together.
A
Mixing by Fusion
4
Q
When the base contains solids that have higher melting points. Useful for solid medicaments which are readily soluble in melted base.
A
Mixing by Fusion
5
Q
Four (4) Types of Ointment Bases
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- Oleaginous Base
- Absorption Base
- Water Removable Base
- Water Soluble Base
