Question

difference between oinment and paste
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Answer 1

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• Pastes are very thick and stiff; whereas, ointments are soft semisolid preparations.
• Pastes are less greasy; whereas, ointments are greasy.
• Paste contains a large amount of powder which is porous in nature, allowing perspiration to escape; whereas, ointments are used for the protection of lesions

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Answer 2

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•Pastes are generally applied with a spatula or are spread on lint; whereas, ointments are simply applied on the skin.

•Pastes form a protective coating to the area where it is applied; whereas, ointments are used as protective or emollient for the skin