An emulsifying agent is added to the drug form of a cream ________.
A. in order to keep the oil and water mixed together
B. in order to create an new drug form of an ointment
C. so that the cream can be used topically in the eye
D. so that it will exert a systemic effect
Answer:A
An emulsifying agent is added to the drug form of a cream ________.
A. in order to keep the oil and water mixed together B. in order to create an new drug form of an ointment C. so that the cream can be used topically in the eye D. so that it will exert a systemic effect
Explanation: B) Ointments are not created from creams.