Topical Antiseptic Ointments

Mithun Nagaraj; R. Uma Prabha1

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Publication Date: 2023/08/17

Abstract: Topical Antiseptic ointments are the thick, viscous & oily type preparations which are directly applied in to our skin by rubbing it, applying an antiseptic ointment can help to protect skin and prevent drying out, These ointments are applied directly to the wound to reduce the risk of Infection and promote healing. Antiseptics ointment are biocidal products capable of killing or suppressing the growth of microorganisms In living tissue such as skin, skin is the very largest & primary protective organ, functions of skin like, protection, sensation, mobility, regulation of temperature, immunity, endocrine & exocrine activity. These antiseptic ointments are should have some ideal properties like, it should non be irritant to the skin & tissue, rapid acting, microbicidal activity should be more, non Sensitizing etc. These ointments are prepared by Trituration method or fusion method. Peoples who are Suffering from conditions like, allergic reaction, severe burns, large areas of broken skin, and infants are should not use this antiseptic ointments.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8254181

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