Semi-Solid

Question 1

These are semi-solid preparations intended for external application to the skin or mucous membrane. These are usually oily vehicles that may contains surfactant to allow them to be washed off easily. A preparation of one or more therapeutic agents in any of the various classes of bases.

Answer 1

Ointments

Question 2

Two (2) Methods of Preparing Semi-Solids

Answer 2

1. Mixing by Fusion
2. Mixing by Trituration

Question 3

It involves melting of the ingredients together.

Answer 3

Mixing by Fusion

Question 4

When the base contains solids that have higher melting points. Useful for solid medicaments which are readily soluble in melted base.

Answer 4

Mixing by Fusion

Question 5

Four (4) Types of Ointment Bases

Answer 5

1. Oleaginous Base
2. Absorption Base
3. Water Removable Base
4. Water Soluble Base