Ointment Bases

Name
Ointment Bases
Accession Number
DBCAT002024
Description

Various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons; vehicles for medicinal substances intended for external application; there are four classes: hydrocarbon base, absorption base, water-removable base and water-soluble base; several are also emollients.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
PetrolatumFor use as an over the counter skin protectant [FDA Label]. Commonly used to treat diaper rash and chapped lips [FDA Label] .
Drugs & Drug Targets
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