摘要 |
<p>A topically applicable ointment for treating burnt skin comprises an anti-microbial agent in the form of a 70% cineole containing eucalyptus oil, a desloughing agent and damaged tissue healing and tissue growth promoting agent in the form of a 15% zinc oxide containing zinc ointment BPC, a pH controlling agent in the form of borassic ointment BPC or acetic acid and a carrier having moisturising properties in the form of liquid paraffin, all carried by a base in the form of petroleum jelly. The zinc oxide also serves an astringency purpose while having anti-bacterial properties with the eucalyptus oil further serving as anti-fungal agent.</p> |