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topical dosage froms
dosage form | advantages | disadvantages |
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Ointments | Maintain moisture (good for dry areas of skin), longer contact time with skin | Appearance, greasy residue |
Creams, lotions, gels | Apply smoothly to the skin, more readily absorbed, more cosmetically acceptable, less systemic side effects from vaginal creams | Vaginal creams can be messy |
Lotions | Easily absorbed, can cover large areas of the body, effective for hairy areas | |
Topical formulations , in general | Fast onset of action, few systemic side effects | Some absorbed systemically, risk of local hypersensitivity |