26. A suppository Semisolid medicinal preparations usually have as a basis fatty material in the form of petrolatum (петралейтум), lard, wool fat. They differ in shape, consistency and methods of application.
They are ointments, liniments, salves, suppАsitories, pills and plasters. A suppositoryis a medicinal substance, incorporated in a base, which melts at body temperature. There are rectal, urethral (юритрал) and vaginal (вэджайнл) suppositories.
All semi solids are used externally for local application.
27. A plaster Semisolid medicinal preparations usually have as a basis fatty material in the form of petrolatum (петралейтум), lard, wool fat. They differ in shape, consistency and methods of application.
They are ointments, liniments, salves, suppАsitories, pills and plasters. A plasteris a form in which medicinal agents(эйджентс) are incorporated in an adhesive (әдхисев) base intended (интендид) for application to the skin.
All semi solids are used externally for local application.
28. Liquid Medicinal Forms 29. Liquid extracts 35. An extract
An extract is a preparation obtained by evaporation of a solution of a medicinal product or fresh juice of a plant.
Liquid extracts are of a syrupy consistency. They are usually prepared by treating the drug with a solvent.
Infusion is a liquid extract obtained by soaking any substance in water without boiling (infusion of the Lily of the Valley).
Tincture is an alcohol or water-alcohol solution of non-volatile medicinal products of plant or animal origin (tincture of valerian, tincture of Pot Marry Gold). Tinctures as a medicinal form were introduced by Galen.
