Glycerinated Gelatin (Noun)
Meaning
A gelatinous preparation made from gelatin and glycerin and water; used as a base for ointments and suppositories.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pharmacist mixed the glycerinated gelatin with active ingredients to create a medicated ointment for skin conditions.
- The compounder used glycerinated gelatin as a base for the suppositories prescribed by the doctor.
- The ingredients for the topical cream included water, glycerin, and glycerinated gelatin, which provided moisture and protection to the skin.
- To make a soothing ointment for cold sores, the herbalist combined herbs with glycerinated gelatin and applied it to the affected area.
- In the lab, the technician compounded a rectal suppository using glycerinated gelatin as the base and active ingredients to treat local irritation.