Ointments

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

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Definition
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According to the definition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur) ointments are "single-phase" bases e.g. anhydrous hydrocarbon gels; lipophilic gels or lipogels. Creams on the other hand are "multiphase" preparations consisting of at least one lipophilic and one aqueous phase.

Within the ointments, between:

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Ointments hydrophilic; Ointments hydrophobic; Ointments water absorbing; Paraffins; Siloxanes; Vaselinum album; Waxes;

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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