Ointments

An ointment is a viscous semisolid preparation used topically on a variety of body surfaces. These include the skinand the mucus membranesof the eye(an eye ointment), vagina, glansand nose. An oinment may or may not be medicated.

See also

List of ointments

External links

• PDF file on the history of ointments

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