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Ointments

Medical Definition: Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.
Guide Notes: IM for general only, qualif permitted; NIM (no qualif) with specific drug IM (with qualif)
Also Called: Pastes

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