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Slide 1:TYPES
OF
MEDICATION
Slide 2:CAPSULES
Slide 3:INJECTION
Slide 4:OINTMENT
Slide 5:PASTE OR CREAM
Slide 6:LOTION
Slide 7:OINMENTS are greasier than creams and have a thicker texture.
CREAMS are more acceptable cosmetically and tend to be used on the face as they are less visible.
PASTES are stiffer preparations which contain more powdered solids.
LOTIONS are liquid and used in areas such as the scalp where an ointment or cream would adhere to the hair.
Slide 8:SUPPOSITORY
PESSARY for vaginal use
Slide 9:POWDER
Slide 10:SOLUTION
Slide 11:SPRAY
Slide 12:SYRUP
Slide 13:TABLETS
Slide 14:GELCAPS
Slide 15:INHALER