| abstract |
A medicinal composition for external use of O/W emulsion type which comprises (a) a physiologically active substance wholly or partially soluble in aqueous ethanol, (b) a monoterpene difficulty soluble in aqueous ethanol or a mixture thereof with a monoterpene soluble in aqueous ethanol, (c) a nonionic surfactant, and (d) aqueous ethanol. The invention provides a highly safe, percutaneously absorbable preparation which can allow desirable skin penetration of a medicine and does not irritate the skin. |