Semi-Solid Dosage Forms

Question 1

What are the types of semi-solid dosage forms?

Answer 1

• ointment
• cream
• gel
• paste

Question 2

What is the most commonly used for topical application (on the skin)?

Answer 2

Semi Solid Dosage Form

they can also be formulated for application to other sites

Question 3

What type medication mixture has a base of petroleum jelly or something similar with a greasy texture that tends to sit of top of the skin to create a moisture barrier?

Answer 3

Ointment

can be beneficial for dry skin, but delivers medication slower and over a long period of time

Question 4

What type of emulsion have oil-in-water that is lighter, less sticky, less greasy, and tends to rub into the skin?

Answer 4

Cream

Question 5

What type of mixture has a water-based medium where the gelling agent gives the water base a jelly-like consistency?

Answer 5

Gel

Question 6

What type of mixture has a thicker and stiffer dosage form that tends to penetrate the skin poorly due its thickness, but are effective skin protectants?

Answer 6

Paste

paste dosage forms are commonly placed is with dental preparation

Question 7

Examples of semi-solid dosage forms?

Answer 7

• Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
• Premarin® vaginal cream
• Ayr® saline nasal gel
• Protozone-HC rectal ointment
• Prevident® 5000 Plus toothpaste
• Neosporin® (ointment)
• Lotrimin® AF cream
• Finacea® topical gel
• Diastat® rectal gel
• Biotene® toothpaste