topical preparation

collocation in English

meaningsoftopicalandpreparation

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topical
adjective
uk
/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈtɑː.pɪ.kəl/
of interest at the present time; relating to things that are happening ...
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preparation
noun
uk
/ˌprep.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing ...
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(Definition oftopicalandpreparationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Atopicalpreparationcan be made by mixing the ground pills in vaseline.
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Bacitracin is used as atopicalpreparation(since it is toxic and has poor oral bioavailability).
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However, none of that is a substitute for topical preparations to be applied to the skin.
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Carnosine-containing products are also used in topical preparations to reduce wrinkles on the skin.
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It is used in topical preparations for infections of the skin, nose, ears, and eyes, often in combination with other antibacterial drugs and corticosteroids.
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Some are used in topical preparations for wounds.
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Internal and topical preparations of this plant reduce bleeding and accelerates resorption of hematomas.
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The most common ear mite (as well as mange mite) treatments currently use the antiparasitics ivermectin and selamectin, usually as topical preparations.
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Alcohol and propylene glycol present in some topical preparations may dry the scalp, resulting in dandruff and contact dermatitis.
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She points out that the psychological trauma involved in administering medications or applying topical preparations to infants must be considered, and argues that the placebo effect must not be overlooked.
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