Solid & Semi-Solid (Ointment, Paste, Powder, Cream, Lotion, Linament) - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on the forms of medications. This lesson discusses the six primary forms of topical medications, ointments, pastes, powders, creams, lotions, and liniments. By the end of the lesson, you'll understand their uses, differences, and methods of preparation and application. Let's get started. Ointments, pastes, powders, creams, lotions, and liniments are all considered semi solid medications. Ointments are oil based medications used to heal or protect skin. Ointments are thicker than creams or lotions, which means they can create a protective barrier over the skin. They help to retain moisture and are used to treat chronic dry skin conditions like eczema. Pastes are usually made up of a mixture of powders and some sort of binding agent like an ointment base. Pastes do not spread as easily as ointments but create a longer