What are topical gels?
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body. Most often topical administration means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments.
What are some advantages of topical gels?
Some of the advantages of this method include:
- Non-greasy application.
- Being easy to formulate with active ingredients.
- Adhering well to the application site.
- Being washable and non-toxic.
- Stability over time.
- Ability to target affected area for rapid treatment and relief.
How does topical gel work?
Topical analgesics get absorbed by the skin and act on the tissue beneath. There are many types of topical analgesics and each works in a unique way to relieve pain. Many of the topical analgesics relieve pain by reducing inflammation and locally numbing the area.
What is a topical cream used for?
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
What is medicated cream?
Cream. This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Additional Information: Delivery Time: 30 Days.
What are the disadvantages of ointments?
The drug delivery with ointment is associated with some disadvantages such as relatively poor patient compliance, which may be the result of occasional irritation and blurring of vision (Patel et al., 2010).
How do you apply topical medication?
Topical medicine should only be applied to the affected areas. Extra precaution should be taken when applying to areas that rub together, for example the armpits or between the buttocks. Application should be done sparingly as these areas absorb more medication than other parts of the body.
What is Etoflam gel used for?
Etoflam 5% w/w Gel is used to relieve pain and inflammation locally in muscles and soft tissues. Such pain and inflammation can occur with sprains, tennis elbow, strains, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis and other similar conditions.
What does your skin look like after using fluorouracil cream?
After five to ten days of treatment, the sun-damaged parts of treated skin become red, scaly and tender. As treatment is continued, sores and crusts may appear. These raw areas result from the destruction of defective skin cells.
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