Based on the above, the following classification of soft dosage forms is proposed: 1. Ointments by base type are divided into three groups: hydrophobic (lipophilic), hydrophobic absorption (emulsion) and hydrophilic ointments. Hydrophobic (lipophilic) ointments are prepared mainly on hydrocarbon bases (petroleum jelly, petroleum jelly oil, paraffin) and may contain other lipophilic excipients (vegetable oils, animal fats, waxes, synthetic glycerides and liquid polyalkyl-loxans). Only small amounts of water or aqueous solutions can be introduced into their composition. Hydrophobic ointments when used have an occlusive (preventing contact with air) effect, have a softening effect, are difficult to wash off with water and do not mix with exudate. Hydrophobic absorption ointments. Absorption ointments are hydrophobic, however, when rubbed into the skin, they can absorb (emulsify) exudate. The bases...