Skin Ointment.Calmoseptine Ointment ointment /oint·ment/ (oint´ment) a semisolid preparation for external application to the skin or mucous membranes, usually containing a medicinal substance. oint·ment n. from Calmoseptine, Inc., is used to prevent and treat skin irritations from moisture, such as urinary and fecal incontinence Fecal Incontinence Definition Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of gas or stools (feces) through the anus. For some people fecal incontinence is a relatively minor problem, as when it is limited to a slight occasional soiling of . It is also effective for irritations from perspiration, wound drainange, fecal and vaginal fistulas, and feeding-tube site leakage. Calmoseptine Ointment temporarily relieves discomfort and itching itching or pruritus Stimulation of nerve endings in the skin, usually incited by histamine, that evokes a desire to scratch. It is often transient and easily relieved. Pathological itching with skin changes usually signals dermatologic disease. . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 76 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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