Cream (pharmaceutical)

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A cream is the usual preparation for application to the skin. Creams for application to mucous membranes such as the rectum or vagina are also used. Creams can be considered as pharmaceutical products because even cosmetic creams are based on techniques developed by pharmaceuticals and unprocessed creams greatly used in various skin conditions (dermatoses). The use of the fingerboard unit concept can help in guiding how many topical creams are needed to cover different areas.

Cream is a semi-solid emulsion of oil and water. They are divided into two types: oil-in-water creams (O â € <â €

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Usage

• Barrier provisions to protect the skin
  • This may be a physical barrier or a chemical barrier such as with sunscreen
• To help with moisture retention (especially water-in-oil cream)
• Cleaning
• Emollient effect
• As a vehicle for ingredients such as local anesthetics, anti-inflammation (NSAIDs or corticosteroids), hormones, antibiotics, antifungal or anti-irritants.

Cream is a semisolid dosage form containing more than 20% water or volatile components and is typically less than 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as vehicles. They may also contain one or more substances dissolved or dispersed in the appropriate cream bottom. This term has traditionally been applied to semisolid having a relatively liquid consistency formulated either as an oil-in-oil (eg, cold cream) or an in-water oil (eg, fluocinolone acetonide cream) emulsion. However, more recently the term has been restricted to products comprising an oil-in-water emulsion or an aqueous microcrystalline dispersion of long chain fatty acids or alcohols that can be washed with water and more cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable. Creams can be used for drug delivery through the vaginal route (eg, Triple Sulfa vaginal cream). Cream is also used to treat sunburn.

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Composition

There are four main ingredients of cold cream:

1. Water
2. Oil
3. Emulsifier
4. Thickening agent

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Topical treatment form

• Cream - Oil and water emulsion in approximately equal proportions. Penetrating the outer layer of the skin corneum stratum well.
  • Cold cream
• Ointment - Combines oil (80%) and water (20%). Barrier effective against loss of moisture.
• Gel - Liquefies when in contact with skin.
• Paste - Combine three agents - oil, water, and powder; ointment in which the powder is suspended.
• Powder
• Liniment

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See also

• Lotion

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References

Source of the article : Wikipedia