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PHARMACEUTICS1L: Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, Drug Delivery Systems and
Medical Devices (Lab)
Ivy Rose C. Orozco, RPh
POST-LABORATORY DISCUSSION
Advantage:
1. Used for skin treatment
2. Mineral ingredients work as moisturizer for dry
skin
3. Makeup remover, cleanser, make up base,
alternative to shaving cream and can exfoliate the
skin with hot water
Disadvantage:
1. Quite heavy in consistency
2. Not for temperate and humid weather
ADDITIONAL READING:
Dermatologic Ointments and Creams by
Therapeutic Category
Examples of Rectal and Vaginal Creams and
Ointments
REFERENCES:
o Kamla Pathak AV. Cosmetic Science Concepts and
Principles. 1st Ed., Nirali Prakashan, p. 4.13-4.15
o Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug
Delivery Systems – Semisolid Dosage Forms and
Transdermal Systems