Liniments

• Liniments

  • from latin word "linere" = "to anoint"
  • solution or mixture of various substance in oil, alcoholic solution of soap or emulsion intended for external application
  • applied with friction and rubbing to the affected are
  • once called "embrocations"
  • the oil and soap base provides ease of application and massage
• Examples of Liniments

  • Emulsion - White liniment
  • Suspension - Calamine liniment
  • Solution - Camphor liniment
• Liniments

  • not applied to the skin that are broken or bruised
  • should be stored in a tight container
• Factors affecting the selection of vehicle in the preparation of liniments:

  • desired action - rubefacient, counterirritant, just massage - oil or alcohol
  • solubility of the components in various solvents
• Liniments

  • provide temporary, fast-acting pain relief
• Uses of Liniments:

  • sore and inflamed joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
  • alleviation of the discomfort of arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism
  • circulation problems
  • sprains, strains, and bruises
• Compositions of Liniments:

  • counterirritant
  • antiseptic
  • local anaesthetic
  • analgesic
• Types of Liniments:

  • Alcoholic Liniments
  • Oily Liniments
• Alcoholic Liniments

  • intended generally for their rubefacient, counterirritant, mild astringent and penetrating effect
  • penetrates the skin readily than the oil base
• Oily Liniments

  • milder in their action but are more useful when massage is desired
  • used as protective coating depending on the ingredient in the preparation
  • should not be applied on bruises and broken skin
  • solvent may be fixed oils (almond oil, peanut oil, sesame oil or cottonseed oil) or volatile oil (wintergreen oil, turpentine oil) or combination of the two
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Category

  • Alcohol-based Liniment
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Synonyms

  • Linimentum camphores El saponis, Linimentum Saponis mollis, Linimentum Saponis Camphoratum, Soap Liniment, Liquid Opadeldoc
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Description of the Final Product

  • clear, colorless to yellow solution
  • has the odor of camphor
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Uses

  • rubefacient
  • has counterirritant effect and a better penetration
  • local anaesthetic for sprains and rheumatism
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Label

  • Red
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Container

  • 30 ml tight, flint bottle
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Method of preparation

  • agitation without the aid of heat
• Camphorated Soap Liniment: Remarks

  • official hand soap should be used
  • if soap made from animal oils are used gelatinization will occur