Topical Antiseptic ointments are the thick,
viscous & oily type preparations which are directly
applied in to our skin by rubbing it, applying an
antiseptic ointment can help to protect skin and prevent
drying out, These ointments are applied directly to the
wound to reduce the risk of Infection and promote
healing. Antiseptics ointment are biocidal products
capable of killing or suppressing the growth of
microorganisms In living tissue such as skin, skin is the
very largest & primary protective organ, functions of
skin like, protection, sensation, mobility, regulation of
temperature, immunity, endocrine & exocrine activity.
These antiseptic ointments are should have some ideal
properties like, it should non be irritant to the skin &
tissue, rapid acting, microbicidal activity should be
more, non Sensitizing etc. These ointments are prepared
by Trituration method or fusion method. Peoples who
are Suffering from conditions like, allergic reaction,
severe burns, large areas of broken skin, and infants are
should not use this antiseptic ointments.