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Overview of semi solid dosage forms

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Ointments, creams and gels are semisolid dosage forms intended
for topical application
• May be applied to skin, placed on the surface of the eye, used
nasally, vaginally or rectally
• Most used for the effects of the therapeutic agents they contain;
unmedicated ones are used as protectants or lubricants
• Topical applications can be used for local or systemic effects

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Ointments

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Semisolid preparation intended for external application to skin or
mucous membranes
• May be medicated or not
• Ointment bases may be used for their physical effects or as vehicles
for medicated ointments

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Ointment bases

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  1. Oleaginous
  2. Absorption
  3. Water-removable
  4. Water-soluble
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Oleaginous (or hydrocarbon) bases

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On application to skin, have an emollient effect, protect against
escape of moisture, effective as occlusive dressings, can remain on
the skin for long periods without drying out, and are difficult to wash
off due to their immiscibility with water

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Levigation

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commonly used to reduce particle size and grittiness of added powders

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Oleaginous bases, when powder substances are to be incorporated

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mineral oil may be

used as the levigating agent

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Oleaginous bases examples

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Petrolatum, USP - yellow petroleum and petroleum jelly ( vaseline)
White petrolatum- petroleum jelly ( white vaseline)
Yellow ointment- simple ointment
White ointment

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Petrolatum, USP – Also known as (AKA), yellow petrolatum and petroleum jelly

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Purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum
– Unctuous mass, varying in color from yellowish to light amber
– Melts at 38-60 C
– Can be used alone or in combination with other agents as an ointment base
– Example: Vaseline

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White petrolatum, USP – AKA, petroleum jelly

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Purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons from petroleum
– Wholly or nearly decolorized
– Considered more esthetically pleasing by some
– Example: White Vaseline

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Yellow ointment, USP – AKA, simple ointment

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1000 g contains: 50 g yellow wax and 950 g petrolatum

– Has a slightly greater viscosity than plain petrolatum

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White ointment, USP

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1000 g contains: 50 g white wax (bleached yellow wax) and 950 g white petrolatum

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Yellow and white ointments are prepared by

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melting the wax component, adding the

petrolatum until mixture is uniform, then cooling and stirring until congealed

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Absorption bases

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May be used as emollients
- are not easily removed from the skin because external phase is oleaginous, and are useful as pharmaceutical adjuncts to incorporate small volumes of aqueous
solutions into hydrocarbon bases

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Two types of absorption bases

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A. Those that permit incorporation of aqueous solutions resulting in water-in-oil emulsions (W/O)* (called Anhydrous)
B. Those that are water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions that permit incorporation of additional quantities of aqueous solutions

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*Emulsions are

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disperse systems where a liquid is dispersed in an external liquid phase

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Absorption bases examples

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  • Hydrophilic petrolatum, USP

- Lanolin, USP – AKA, anhydrous lanolin

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  • Hydrophilic petrolatum, USP
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Type A absorption base
- Stearyl alcohol and white wax are melted, cholesterol added with stirring until
dissolved, white petrolatum added, then cooled while stirring until congealed
– Aquaphor is a variation of hydrophilic petrolatum

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Lanolin, USP – AKA, anhydrous lanolin

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Type B absorption base
– Obtained from wool of sheep
– Wax-like substance that has been cleaned, deodorized and decolorized
– Contains no more than 0.25% water; additional water may be incorporated by
mixing

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Water-removable bases

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Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions resembling creams
– External phase is aqueous
-More easily washed from skin, may be diluted with water or aqueous
solutions, and can absorb serous discharges

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Water-removable bases example

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Hydrophilic ointment, USP
-Stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum are melted together at ~75 C; the
other agents, dissolved in the purified water, are added with stirring until
mixture congeals

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Water-soluble bases

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Do NOT contain oleaginous components
- are completely water
washable and often referred to as greaseless
- Soften greatly with water, large amounts of aqueous solutions not
effectively incorporated
• Mostly used for incorporation of solid substances

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Water-soluble base example

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Polyethylene glycol ointment, NF

Numeric designations associated with PEGs refer to average molecular
weight of the polymer
• Viscosity increases with molecular weight
• <600 – Clear, colorless liquids
• 600-1000 – Semisolids
• >1000 – White, wax-like

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Selection of the appropriate
base
• Depends on number of factors, including

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  1. Desired release rate of drug substance from base
  2. Desirability of topical or percutaneous drug absorption
  3. Desirability of occlusion of moisture from skin
  4. Stability of drug in the base
  5. Effect, if any, of the drug on consistency or other features of the
    base
  6. Desire for a base easily removed by washing with water
  7. Characteristics of the surface to which it is applied
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Effect of ointment bases on drug release

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The partition of a water-insoluble (lipophilic) drug into the skin may decrease in an oleaginous phase due to the drug’s affinity toward the formulation

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Lipophilic drug release can be significantly increased when
the ointment base shows | an increased water affinity
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When would you recommend water-soluble and water-removable bases
- rapid release of lipophilic drugs -also useful for drugs that undergo hydrolytic degradations, as formulations can be made that contain no water
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For hydrophilic drugs, absorption bases | (anhydrous and W/O emulsion systems) can
provide greater drug release rates, as the base has low affinity for the drug and also absorbs water, allowing easier passage of the drug through the ointment matrix
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Preparation of ointments methods
1. Incorporation | 2. Fusion
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Incorporation
Components mixed until uniform preparation is attained
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Incorporation of solids
Ointment base placed on one side of working surface and powdered components, their particle size previously reduced*, on the other side, add powder with a portion of the base and continue with geometric dilution until all is combined and uniformly blended
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Incorporation of liquids
Add only after due consideration of an ointment base’s | capacity to accept the volume required
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*Levigating ointments
agent in which it is insoluble in | - reduces particle size of a powder before incorporation into the ointment base
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When necessary to add an aqueous preparation to a hydrophobic base
the solution first may be incorporated into a minimum amount of hydrophilic base, and then this added to the hydrophobic base
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Fusion
All or some of the components of an ointment are combined by being melted together and cooled with constant stirring until congealed - Components not melted are added as it is being cooled and stirred
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Examples of ointments prepared by fusion
- beeswax - paraffin - stearyl alcohol - high molecular weight PEGs
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The method of manufacture for ointments having an emulsion base, involves
both melting and emulsification
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Microbial content
With the exception of ophthalmic preparations, topical applications are not required to be sterile; however, must meet microbial limits stated by USP – Antimicrobial preservatives used: Methylparaben, propylparaben and others
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Minimum fill
Determination of net weigh or volume of contents of filled containers to ensure proper contents compared with the labeled amount
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Packaging, storage and labeling
Packaged in large-mouth ointment jars or in metal or plastic tubes, must be stored in well-closed containers and in a cool place, light sensitive preparation are packaged in opaque or light-resistant containers, USP directs labeling for certain ointments include the type of base used
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Additional standards
Examine for viscosity and in vitro drug release to ensure within-lot and lot-to-lot uniformity
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Cream
Semisolid preparation containing one or more medicinal agents dissolved or dispersed in either a water-in-oil (W/O) or oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion, or in another type of water-washable base - Creams find primary application in topical skin products and products used rectally and vaginally
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creams vs. ointments patient wise?
Many patients and physicians prefer creams to ointments because they are easier to spread and remove
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How to prep of creams
May be formulated from a variety of oils and from fatty alcohols, fatty acids and fatty esters - Solid excipients are melted at the time of preparation
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Prep of creams steps:
Preparation usually involves separating the formula components into lipid and aqueous ➢ The lipid portion contains all water-insoluble components and the aqueous, the water-soluble ➢ Both phases are heated to a temperature above the melting point of the highest melting component ➢ Phases are then mixed, and stirred until reaching ambient temperature ➢ Mixing generally is continued during the cooling process to promote uniformity -Active ingredients can be added to the appropriate phase at the beginning of the process or after cream is prepared by a suitable dispersion process, such as levigation
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Creams: Emulsifying agents include
nonionic surfactants, detergents and soaps
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Gels
Semisolid systems consisting of dispersions of small inorganic particles or large organic molecules in an aqueous liquid vehicle rendered jellylike by the addition of gelling agents - May be formulated to contain a drug - May be prepared for administration via skin, eye, nose, vagina and rectum
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Gelling agents
Synthetic macromolecules (Ex. Carbomer 934) - cellulose derivatives (Ex. Carboxymethylcellulose) - natural gums (Ex. tragacanth)
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Single-phase gel
Macromolecules uniformly distributed throughout liquid with no apparent boundaries between the dispersed macromolecules and the liquid
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Two-phase system (or magma)
Gel mass consisting of floccules* of small distinct particles Example: Milk of magnesia - *A loose aggregation of particles held together by weak bonds
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Pastes
Semisolid preparations intended for skin – Generally contain a larger proportion of solid material than ointments and are stiffer
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Pastes example
Zinc oxide paste to protect and soothe skin
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Plasters
Solid or semisolid adhesive masses spread on a backing of paper, fabric, moleskin or plastic – Applied to skin to provide prolonged contact – Example: Salicylic acid plaster for removal of corns
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Plasters example
Salicylic acid plaster for removal of corns
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Glycerogelatins
Plastic masses containing gelatin (15%), glycerin (40%), water (35%) and a medicinal substance (10%) – Applied to skin for long-term contact
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Glycerogelatins example
Zinc gelatin for treatment of varicose ulcers
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Topical dermatologic products are packaged
in jars, tubes or syringes, whereas ophthalmic, nasal, vaginal and rectal semisolid products are almost always packaged in tubes and syringes
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Ointments and creams are susceptible to contamination by
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, so preservatives added
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Preservatives examples
- Parabens - phenols - benzoic acid - quaternary ammonium salts or sorbic acid
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Dermatological preparations: In treating skin diseases, the drug should penetrate and be retained in the skin for a period of time
•Substances with both aqueous and lipid solubility characteristics are good candidates for passive diffusion through the stratum corneum (outer layer of the skin) •Once through, drug molecules may pass through the deeper epidermal tissues and into the dermis • If drug reaches the vascularized dermal layer, it becomes available for absorption into general circulation
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Transdermal dermatological | preparations: Ointments, creams and gels designed to
deliver a drug through the skin to the general circulation for systemic effects -Accomplished by addition of penetration enhancers to the topical vehicle
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Transdermal dermatological | preparations: Some penetration enhancers:
Dimethyl sulfoxide - ethanol - PEG - urea - Spans - Tweens - lecithin
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Oleaginous bases provide
greater occlusion (blockage) and emollient effects than do hydrophilic or water-washable bases
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Pastes offer even
greater occlusion and are more effective than ointments | at absorbing serous discharge
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Creams, usually oil-in-water emulsions,
spread more easily than ointments | and are easier to remove
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Water-soluble bases are
non-greasy and are easily removed
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For ophthalmic preparations: Semisolids used in the topical treatment of conditions and diseases of the eye
Ointments and gels
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Major route by which drugs enter the eye is
simple diffusion via the cornea
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Compared to ophthalmic solutions
ointments and gels provide extended residence time on the surface of the eye, increasing the duration of their surface effects and bioavailability for absorption into the ocular tissues
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Ophthalmic preparations
Ointment bases must not be irritating to the eye and must permit diffusion of medicinal substances throughout the secretions bathing the eye - Ointment bases should have a softening point close to body temperature, for comfort and drug release - Medicinal agents are added to an ointment base either as a solution or as a finely micronized powder, and the ointment made uniform and smooth by fine milling
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Which are used as bases in ophthalmic ointments
mixtures of white petrolatum and mineral oil
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A gel base of PEG and mineral oil is also used which
permit water and water insoluble drugs to be retained within the base
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Ophthalmic ointments MUST meet the
USP sterility test and test for metal particles in ophthalmic ointments
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USP directs that ophthalmic ointments must be packaged in
in collapsible ointment tubes, which have elongated narrow tips that facilitate application of a narrow band of ointment to the eye
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Drugs introduced into the nasal passage are primarily
for local effects on the mucous membranes and underlying tissues, i.e., nasal decongestants; however, drug absorption to general circulation does occur through the blood supply feeding the nasal lining
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Nasal route is used
for the systemic absorption of a number of drugs
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Nasal Preparations: semisolids used
Ointments and gels
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The unit of viscosity is
the poise (p)
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Lipophilic drugs are more capable
of penetration than hydrophilic compounds
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Rectal preparations: Semisolids used
Ointments, gels, creams and cream-like aerosol foams
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Rectal:Ointments, creams and gels are used
for topical application to the perianal area and insertion within the anal canal
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What are rectal semisolids used for
Largely used to treat local conditions or anorectal pruritus inflammation and the pain and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids -used for systemic absorption of some drugs, when the oral route is unsatisfactory
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Rectal semisolids examples
Anusol and Tronolane
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Rectal semisolids are
Substances may be absorbed by diffusion into the general circulation
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Rectal semisolids bases
used include combination of PEG300 and 3350, emulsion cream bases using cetyl alcohol and cetyl esters wax, and white petrolatum and mineral oil
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Vaginal preparations Semisolids used
Ointments, creams, creamlike foams and gels | Packaged in tubes and aerosol canisters
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Vaginal Topical products used to treat
vulvovaginal infections, vaginitis, conditions of | endometrial atrophy and for contraception with spermatocidal agents

PHRM 513 (13 decks)

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