Ointment Dosage Form

Definition 1

A semi-solid, viscous in texture, that may be composed of a variety of bases including hydrocarbons, emulsifiers or vegetable oils, and mixed with active and/or inert ingredient(s). (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A suspension or emulsion, semisolid (1) dosage form, usually containing < 20% water and volatiles (2) and > 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. Note 1: A semisolid is not pourable; it does not flow or conform to its container at room temperature. It does not flow at low shear stress and generally exhibits plastic flow behavior. Note 2: Percent water and volatiles are measured by a loss on drying test in which the sample is heated at 105 degrees C until constant weight is achieved. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

Definition 3

A substance used on the skin to soothe or heal wounds, burns, rashes, scrapes, or other skin problems. (NCI Dictionary)

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