NALT

Preferred term

ointments

Topic

Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.

dosage forms

ointment
salves
skin ointment
unguents

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

26007

Spanish

pomadas

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34643

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Created 1/19/06, last modified 7/27/20