Abstract: The invention is directed to a topical medicament-containing composition which exhibits excellent bioadhesive properties suitable for application to the human body, including to mucous membranes.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a topical medicament-containing composition which exhibits excellent bioadhesive properties suitable for application to the human body including to mucous membranes and which has improved clarity and low temperatures storage properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition which includes one or more organic suncreens and colloidal silicon dioxide. Preferably, the colloidal silicon dioxide is prewetted with a liquid, such as liquid silicone. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a composition for topical application to the lips or oval cavity. The composition includes a topically applicable anhydrous base; a malflavored organic sunscreen; and a malflavored organic sunscreen taste-masking effective amount of colloidal silicon dioxide. In yet another embodiment, a method of preparing the composition of the present invention is provided. The method includes the steps of (a) mixing silicon dioxide and a liquid, such as silicone; (b) adding the mixture of step (a) to a melted anhydrous base material; (c) adding an organic sunscreen to the mixture of step (b); and (d) cooling the mixture of step (c).