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unguent

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unguent /un·guent/ (ung´gwent) ointment.
un·guent (nggwnt)
n.
A soothing or medicinal salve.

unguen·tary (-tr) adj.

unguent.
See ointment.

ointment [oint´ment]
a semisolid preparation for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. Official ointments consist of medicinal substances incorporated in suitable vehicles (bases). Called also salve and unguent.

unguent
an ointment.

Patient discussion about unguent.

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.

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