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OINTMENT
Presented By:
 TANJILA TABASSUM REG NO:12103078
 MD.FAHIM SHAHRIAR REG NO:12103096
 SADIA ANJUM REG NO: 12103101
 JERIN RAHMAN REG NO:12103107
 BADHAN SARKER REG NO: 12103114
CONTENTS:
 Its advantages and disadvantages
 Ideal properties of ointment
 Types of ointments
 Applications of ointment
 Ointment base type
 Manufacturing of ointment
 Evaluation parameters
 Ointment absorption through skin
 Packaging & Storage
 Available market preparations
 Special circumstance
*
*Ointment is a topical medication applied
on the body surfaces that is homogeneous,
viscous, spreadable, semi-solid preparation
with a high viscosity.
ADVANTAGES
Handling of
ointments is easier
than bulky liquid
dosage forms.
They are
chemically more
stable than liquid
dosage forms.
Convenient and
easy to apply.Chance of side
effect is reduced.
Avoidance of
first pass
metabolism..
DISADVANTAGES
They are
bulkier than
solid dosage
forms
They are less
stable than
solid dosage
forms.
The base
which is used
can be
oxidized
Time
consuming.
May be messy
or
uncomfortable
Characteristi
cs of an Ideal
Ointment
chemically and
physically stable.
smooth and free
from grittiness
melt or soften at
body
temperature and
be easily applied.
non-irritant and
should have no
therapeutic
action
finely divided
and uniformly
distributed
throughout the
base
TYPES OF OINTMENT
MEDICATED
OINTMENTS
UNMEDICATED
OINTMENTS
MEDICATED OINTMENTS
Dermatologic ointments
Ophthalmic ointments
Rectal ointments
Vaginal ointments
Nasal ointments
UNMEDICATED OINTMENTS
Eyes Hands
Legs Face
There are various problems when an ointment is suggested for
treatment such as:
Burns
Cuts boils
and scars
Itching
skin
problems
like
eczema,
dermatitis
and
psoriasis.
Types of Ointments Bases
Hydrocarbon bases
Absorption base
Types of Ointments Bases
Types of Ointments Bases
Emulsifying bases
Water soluble
MANUFACTURING OF OINTMENT:
The three variables in the manufacturing of ointment
are
 Time
 Temperature and
 Mechanical work
Incorporation Method
MANUFACTURING OF OINTMENT
In this method the components are mixed until a uniform preparation is attained, a stainless steel
ointment spatula is used for this method
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MANUFACTURING OF OINTMENT
Fusion Method
A fusion process is done only when the components are stable at fusion temperatures. Ointments
containing white wax, yellow wax, paraffin and high - molecular - weight PEGs are generally
prepared by the fusion process.
1.Penetration of
the base through
the skin
2. Absorption of the
drug into the blood
Stream
3. Rate of release of the
drug from the base
Process of ointment absorption through skin
involves:
Microbial Content:
STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA
AMONG THE ANTIMICROBIAL PRESERVATIVES USED TO INHIBIT
MICROBIAL GROWTH IN TOPICAL PREPARATIONS ARE:
benzoicacidPhenol
propyle
paraben
Methyl
paraben
Packaging:  no air space in jar, tubes
 well closed, air tight
container
 light-resistant containers
Glass Plastic
Light Resistant
Aluminum
 Cool place to avoid
softening and liquification
of base
Storage:
 36 month, 48 month and 60 months
 the month during the batch was certified
and 6 months from date of opening
Expire
Date:
 FOR EXTERNAL USE
ONLY
 STORE IN A COOL AND
DRY PLACE
Labeling
Available market preparation:
Newborn babies
Pregnancy
and lactation:
Ditranol
Salicylic acid ointment
Special circumstances:
 www.albania.com
 Wikipedia
 The Theory and Practice of Industrial
Pharmacy- Leon Lachmann, Hebert A,
Liuberman, Joseph L. Kanig
 Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage
Form Design- Michael Aulton
 Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students-
Cooper and Gunn
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