Creams & Ointments

Topical creams and ointments deliver medicine directly to the affected area of the skin, providing targeted treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral medicines. They are essential for treating skin infections, inflammation, pain, and cosmetic concerns.

Creams are oil-in-water emulsions that absorb quickly, feel lighter on the skin, and are ideal for moist or weeping skin conditions. Ointments are oil-based, more occlusive, and better at keeping the skin moisturized — making them preferable for dry, scaly skin conditions.

Common topical medicines include antifungal creams (clotrimazole, terbinafine), antibiotic ointments (mupirocin, fusidic acid), corticosteroid creams (hydrocortisone, betamethasone) for inflammation, and pain-relief gels (diclofenac, piroxicam).