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How do you measure a gram of ointment?
- Line expressed from a 5mm nozzle starting at adult index finger DIP joint and extending to finger tip.
- One FTU is equivalent to 0.5 grams of Topical Medication and covers 2 hand prints (1.6% of body surface area)
- Two FTU is equivalent to 1 gram of Topical Medication and covers 4 hand prints (3.2% of body surface area)
How do you measure 1 mg of ointment?
A fingertip is from the very end of the finger to the first crease in the finger. One FTU is enough to treat an area of skin twice the size of the flat of an adult’s hand with the fingers together. Two FTUs are about the same as 1 g of topical steroid.
How many grams is a fingertip unit?
The quantity of cream in a fingertip unit varies with age: Adult male: 1 fingertip unit provides 0.5 g. Adult female: 1 fingertip unit provides 0.4 g.
How is ointment measured?
A finger-tip unit (FTU) is the amount of ointment expressed from a tube with a 5 mm diameter nozzle, applied from the distal skin-crease to the tip of the index finger.
How do you calculate ointment days supply?
Using a conversion factor of 20 drops per milliliter, calculate the days’ supply by dividing the total number of drops dispensed by the number of drops required for each day’s dose.
How do you calculate day supply for topical creams?
How do you calculate days supply for topical?
Using a conversion factor of 20 drops per milliliter, calculate the days’ supply by dividing the total number of drops dispensed by the number of drops required for each day’s dose. For example, consider an ophthalmic product to be dosed one drop in each eye twice daily and dispensed in a 2.5 milliliter bottle.
Is Neosporin a hydrocortisone?
Neosporin® Eczema Essentials™ Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream works to relieve itch due to eczema and restore visibly healthier skin. It is clinically shown to improve dryness, flaking and the appearance of redness.