●●● ●●●● ●●●●● ●●●● ●●●●● L Ointments ●●●● Ointments are semisolid preparations intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes Ointments may be medicated or nonmedicated nonmedicated ointments are used for the physical effects that they provide as protectants, emollients or lubricantsI. Ointments Ointments are semisolid preparations intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.  Ointments may be medicated or nonmedicated.  Nonmedicated ointments are used for the physical effects that they provide as protectants, emollients or lubricants