Ointment

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

A semisolid dosage form, usually containing less than 20% water and volatiles and more than 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form generally is for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.

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