Types Of Topical Medication
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes. They come in a broad range of formats, including lotions, creams, gels, pastes, ointments, transdermal patches and powders. They can be applied directly on the skin, on other body surface such as eyes and lastly inhaled. Topical medication Topical medication can exhibit either local and/or systemic effect. Read Also: Advantage And Disadvantage Of Oral Route Of Drug Administration Classification Of Topical Medication There is no clear classification or distinctions between different types of topical medication. Cream They are oil and water emulsion of almost equal proportion. One phase is always slightly higher in proportion than the other. Oil in water creams spread easily, and aren‘t as greasy, while water in oil creams are slightly greasier with a lower melting point, meaning they absorb more rapidly and can better penetrate the outer layer of the skin. Creams always conta...
