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Ointment Formulation: Key Components Ointments are semi-solid topical pharmaceutical formulations that consist of a greasy or oily base. The key components of an ointment formulation are carefully selected to ensure the desired consistency, stability, and therapeutic effect of the final product. These key components include: Ointment Base The ointment base forms the main component of…

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Ointments, creams, and gels are topical pharmaceutical formulations used for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. While they share the common purpose of delivering therapeutic agents to the body externally, they differ in terms of their formulation and texture due to the varying composition of their base and ingredients. Ointments, Creams, and Gels:…

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External Preparations: Types and Uses External preparations, also known as topical preparations, are pharmaceutical products that are intended to be applied externally to the skin or mucous membranes of the body. These preparations are designed to act locally at the site of application and are not meant to be ingested or administered internally. External preparations…

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Explain Ointments, Creams, and Gels? Ointments, creams, and gels are topical pharmaceutical formulations used for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. They are semi-solid dosage forms that differ in their composition, consistency, and application. Ointments Ointments are semi-solid preparations with a greasy or oily consistency. They are typically hydrophobic and do not contain…

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