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Petrolatum

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Definition: A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from PETROLEUM. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.  D25-26 qualif   
Pharmacological Action Emollients; Ointment Bases
Examples Mineral Oil 		Other names Petroleum Jelly; Paraffin Jelly; White Petrolatum; Jelly, Petroleum; Jelly, Paraffin; Hydrophilic Petrolatum; Vaseline; Petrolatum, White; Petrolatum, Hydrophilic
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
eletone  0   *Cetomacrogol *Fatty Alcohols *Mineral Oil *Petrolatum Drug Combinations. J Drugs Dermatol 2011 Jul;10(7):735-43
jelonet  0   *Bandages *Petrolatum Colloids Occlusive Dressings. J Burn Care Rehabil 1996 May-Jun;17(3):246-51
TCVS  0   *Anthralin *Coal Tar *Petrolatum *Salicylic Acids Drug Combinations. Z Hautkr 1984;59(10):654

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