What Are The Types Of Ointments?

What Are The Types Of Ointments? Petroleum jelly. Anhydrous lanolin. Waxes. Vegetable oils. Lard. What is ointments in pharmaceutics? Ointments are preparations for external use, intended for application to the skin. Typically, they have an oily or greasy consistency and can appear “stiff” as they are applied to the skin. Ointments contain drug that may