The new possibilities for extemporaneous cutaneous preparations in pediatrics

Abstract

In recent years magistral preparation has been enriched with several new substances. This paper presents some possibilities of extemporaneous preparation – semisolid preparations intended for the skin or mucosa application with local effect, suitable for pediatric use.

It introduces in detail three substances – dexpanthenol, sodium lactate solution and almond oil.

Keywords

• formulation in pharmacies
• magistral (compounded) preparation
• dexpanthenol
• almond oil
• sodium lactate solution