ointment

ointment /oint·ment/ (oint´ment) a semisolid preparation for external application to the skin or mucous membranes, usually containing a medicinal substance.

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oint·ment (ointmnt)

n.

A highly viscous or semisolid preparation usually containing medicinal substances and intended for external application.

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Ointment

A thick, spreadable substance that contains medicine and is meant to be used on the skin, or, if it is specifically an ophthalmic, or "eye" ointment, in the eye

Mentioned in: Antibiotics, Ophthalmic, Antifungal Drugs, Systemic, Antifungal Drugs, Topical, Corticosteroids

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ointment

Etymology: L, unguentum, a salve

a semisolid, externally applied preparation, usually containing a drug. Various ointments are used as local analgesic, anesthetic, antibiotic, astringent, depigmenting, irritant, and keratolytic agents. Also called salve, unction, unguent.

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ointment (oint´ment),

n a soft, bland, smooth, semisolid mixture that is used as a lubricant and as a vehicle for external medication.

ointment, hydrophilic,

n an ointment that is miscible with water.

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ointment

a semisolid preparation for external application to the body. Official ointments consist of medicinal substances incorporated in suitable vehicles (bases).

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ointment

Mainstream medicine A medicated formulation with an oil base; in contrast, creams are water-soluble

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Patient discussion about ointment.

Q. the substitue ointment for lasonil

A. the active material in it is heparinoid, and if i'm not mistaken there are 2 other creams that uses it. just ask the pharmacist, he is the most qualified to help you.