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Creams are an O/W (oil in water) emulsion. Creams contain a small amount of oil dispersed in water. Most creams are "vanishing." They do not show once applied and are more cosmetically acceptable to most patients.
Ointments are an W/O (water in oil) emulsion. Ointments are considered semisolid. Examples of bases used in ointments are: OLEAGINOUS or greasy based made from hydrocarbons such as in mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Other examples of W/O emulsions are lanolin or cold cream
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∙ 15y agoA cream has water in it but an ointment has no water. Ointments are usually oil based.
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What is the difference between gel and ointment?
An ointment is any topical (on the skin) application that contains medication. A gel is anything that has a jelly-like consistency. So an ointment can be in gel form, but it can also be a cream or a liquid.
What is different in between ointment and jelly?
ointment is more of a thickish cream whilst jelly is a rubbery substance
What is the difference between Polytopic ointment and Polysporin ointment?
There is no difference in them. Both havebacitracin and polymyxing antibiotics in them.
What is the synonym for medicinal cream?
A medical cream is called an ointment.
What is Vic ointment?
Vic ointment may refer to the ointment Vicks VapoRub. VapoRub is a cream that can help you with your congestion when you have a cold.
Why sodium fusidate in ointment not in cream?
cream base is acidic that can interact with sodium salt
Is desonide a proctosedyl ointment?
can i use desonide cream for hemorohides
Can you put neosporin on your birds sores?
Yes. The cream, NOT the ointment.
What else can you use for dry skin?
# Cream # Ointment # Lotion
What is Terrasil cream?
It is skin ointment that removes gential warts.
What is the difference between glace and butter cream?
the spelling
What is trigentax cream 40g?
It is a topical ointment cream used for scars and rashes it stops itching and spreading
