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The Basics of Compounding: Compounding Creams and Lotions

Author(s): Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue: Mar/Apr 1999 - Compounding for Men's Health

Page(s): 111-115

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Abstract

Creams and lotions are emulsion dosage forms. In this article, the author discusses preparation methods/techniques, incorporating materials into emulsions (emulsion bases: water in oil and emulsion bases: oil in water), theory, the hydrophile-lipophile balance system, preservation of emulsions, antioxidants, flavoring emulsions, specific quality control, stability, general comments on emulsions (viscosity, powders, miscellaneous) and counseling. Tables provide information regarding hydrophile-lipophile balance values of emulsifiers and required hydrophile-lipophile balance values for some common lipid material to prepare o/w emulsions.

Related Keywords

  • emulsions
  • emulsifying agent
  • water-in-oil
  • oil-in-water
  • wet gum method
  • bottle method
  • beaker method
  • preservation
  • flavoring
  • viscosity
  • powders
  • levigating agents
  • counseling

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  • DERMATOLOGY
  • PAIN MANAGEMENT
  • SPORTS MEDICINE
  • SUPPORT
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