| abstract |
In addition to indometacin, the gel-like ointment for the topical treatment of inflammation contains a water-soluble cellulose ether or/and a polyacrylic acid, the carboxyl groups of which are neutralized by a water-soluble amine, plus water and ethanol or isopropanol; the components are present in the ratio of amounts suitable for forming a gel. Determination of the level of indometacin in the serum of humans has shown that the absorption through the skin of the active compound from the new ointment is significantly higher than that from the most closely related products. |