Ointments

Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.

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Tree Number(s): D26.255.640

MeSH Unique ID: D009824

Entry Terms:

• Ointment
• Salve
• Salves
• Unguents
• Unguent
• Pastes
• Paste
• Skin Ointment
• Ointment, Skin

See Also:

• Ointment Bases

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Dosage Forms
Ointments