2. Semisolid dosage forms are
dermatological preparations
intended to apply externally
on the skin to produce local
or systemic effect.
3. Physical properties
a) Smooth texture
b) Elegant in
appearance
c) Non gritty
d) Non greasy and non
staining
Physiological
properties
a) Non irritating
b) Do not alter
membrane function
c) Miscible with skin
secretion
Application properties
a. Easy applicable with efficient drug release
b. High aqueous washability
5. Ointments
Viscous semi-solid preparations
Used for external or topical application
To skin or to mucous membrane
Usually contain medicament (s)
dispersed in base
Base is always anhydrous
In the form of suspension or solution
6. Advantages:
Site specific application
Convenient for unconscious patient.
Better adhesion and prolonged residence after
application
Chemically stable
Easily handled than liquids
Suitable for bitter tasted drugs
Disadvantages:
Staining by oily ointments
Less dose accuracy
Contamination when applied by finger tip
Bulky to handle than solids
8. 2. Non- Medicated ointment:
mixture of ointment bases,
used for emollient
Protective
Lubricating effect on skin.
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Packing of ointments
• Ointment jars
• Made of colorless or colored glass
• Amber colored for light sensitive preparation
• Collapsible tubes
• Made of tin
• Supplied with the applicator
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Creams :
Viscous liquid or semi solid emulsion
Have lighter body than ointment
May be o/w or w/o
Generally used as
• Emollients
• Medicated application to skin
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Advantages of creams over
ointment
Easier to spread.
Due to the presence of water soluble base in o/w type
Easier to remove from skin and clothing's.
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Containers:
Well closed air tight containers
Plastic or metallic collapsible tubes
Aluminium tubes are not suitable as they are preserved
with an organic mercury compound.
Plastic Jars having screw caps with impermeable liners.
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Pastes
Semi solid preparation meant for external application to
skin
Differ from ointment in containing large amounts of finely
powdered solids like
Starch
Zinc oxide
Calcium carbonate
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Pastes
Presence of finely powdered solid
• Make then quite thick and stiff
• Less greasy
• Less attractive cosmetically
Easy to stick to diseased areas ( thus reducing
sensitivity reaction)
They do not melt at ordinary temperature
Forms a protective coating over the applied area
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Smoothen the inflammed and raw surface
Minimize the damage of scratching in itching
condition (chronic eczema)
Application
With a spatula
Or spread on lint or other dressing.
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Advantages :
Acute lesions that have a tendency for oozing
Inflammation, chronic eczema
Absorbing exudates
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Disadvantages :
Not suitable for hairy part of the body and in deep
cuts
( as they are stiff and impenetrable )
Difficult to remove form hair
22. i. Gels are aqueous colloidal system of
hydrated forms of insoluble medicaments.
ii. Jellies are transparent or translucent non
greasy semisolid and contain more water
than gels.
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Semisolid to thick viscous fluids
Consists of submicroscopic particles
In rigid or plastic vehicle
Transparent or translucent
Non-greasy & mucilage type
Applied to skin or mucous membrane
Jellies :
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• Are easy to apply
• Evaporation of water
• Produces a cooling sensation to skin
• Contents remaining stick to the applied area
• Gives protection
• Can be easily removed by wasting with water after
treatment
Jellies
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Based on its application classified into
• Medicated
• Lubricating
• miscellaneous
Types of Jellies
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• Used on mucous membrane for
• Lubrication and antiseptic
• Vasoconstrictor
• Ex: Ephedrine sulphate Jelly
• Contraceptive (spermicidal)
• Ex: Phenyl mercuric Nitrate
1. Medicated Jellies
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• Must be sterile when inserted into sterile
regions of the body
• Rectal Thermometers
• Urinary Bladders
• Fingerstalls
• Cystoscopes
• Surgical gloves
• Catheters
2. Lubricating Jellies
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3. Miscellaneous Jellies
• Patch testing
Eg: Used as vehicle for allergens in allergy test
• Electrocardiography
To reduce electrical resistance between skin and
electrode
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• Defined as wet masses of solid matter
• Applied to skin
• Retain the heat or for their fomentation actions
• Helps reducing inflammation and as counterirritant
• Were used to drain the infectious material from
diseased tissue
• Is an outdated preparation
Poultice or cataplasm
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• After heating preparation is spread on dressing
• Applied as hot as the patient bear it to the affected
area
Mode of application
31. It is solid or stiffened semi solid dosage form
intended to insertion on body orifices where they
melt, soften and dissolve and exert local or systemic
effect.
Rectal suppositories
Pessaries
Urethral bougies
Nasal bougies
Ear cones
32. Labelling :
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Storage :
Store in cool and dry place
Protected from higher temperature or
direct sunlight.