Question

Which of the following comes under topical agents

a. Antacids
b. Laxatives and Purgatives
c. Expectorants and Emetics
d. Protective and adsorbents​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (d) Protective and absorbents is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Topical agents that act by physical action would include protectives, adsorbents, emollients, and cleansing agents, whereas the astringents, irritants, rubefacients, and keratolytic agents are the ones which act by chemical means.

Types of tropical agent;

anorectal preparations.

antiseptic and germicides.

dermatological agents. miscellaneous topical agents. ...

mouth and throat products.

nasal preparations. nasal antihistamines and decongestants. ...

ophthalmic preparations. anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents. ...

otic preparations. ...

sterile irrigating solutions.