Topical agents

What are Topical agents?

Topical agents are used locally, where the medicine is applied on the area being treated. For example
creams, ointment and lotions are applied topically on the skin. Eye drops are instilled directly into the
eyes.

Types of Topical agents

Please refer to the drug classes listed below for further information.

Anorectal preparations

Antiseptic and germicides

Dermatological agents

Miscellaneous topical agents

Topical acne agents

Topical anesthetics

Topical anti-infectives

Topical anti-rosacea agents

Topical antibiotics

Topical antifungals

Topical antihistamines

Topical antineoplastics

Topical antipsoriatics

Topical antivirals

Topical astringents

Topical debriding agents

Topical depigmenting agents

Topical emollients

Topical keratolytics

Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories

Topical photochemotherapeutics

Topical rubefacient

Topical steroids

Topical steroids with anti-infectives

Mouth and throat products

Nasal preparations

Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Nasal lubricants and irrigations

Nasal steroids

Ophthalmic preparations

Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents

Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents

Mydriatics

Ophthalmic anesthetics

Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants

Ophthalmic diagnostic agents

Ophthalmic glaucoma agents

Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations

Ophthalmic steroids

Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Ophthalmic surgical agents

Otic preparations

Cerumenolytics

Miscellaneous otic agents

Otic anesthetics

Otic anti-infectives

Otic steroids
Otic steroids with anti-infectives

Sterile irrigating solutions

Vaginal preparations

Miscellaneous vaginal agents

Spermicides

Vaginal anti-infectives