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Topical Cream
Aka: Topical Cream
- See Also
- Topical Preparation Base
- Topical Gel or Topical Liquid
- Topical Lotion
- Topical Ointment
- Topical Paste
- Topical Powder
- Topical Preparations for the Scalp (Topical Foam, Shampoo, or Mousse)
- Indications
- Most useful and acceptable of all topical bases
- Treats both wet and dry lesions (Eczematous Dermatitis)
- Exudative inflammatory lesions
- Intertriginous areas (where Topical Ointments cannot be used)
- Protocol
- Tell patients to rub in well
- Advantages
- Good lubricating agent
- Not easily seen after application (results in higher compliance rates)
- Disadvantages
- Risk of Contact Dermatitis due to preservatives
- Less Occlusion effect than with Topical Ointments, hence lower potency
- Adverse effects
- Contact Dermatitis (e.g. stinging or irritation) due to preservatives
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Pharmacology
- Water mixture suspended in oil
- Mid-potency medication delivery vehicle
- More potent than Topical Lotions
- Less potent than Topical Ointments