A device 560, for administering multiple single doses of a medicated
cream, includes a cartridge 562 having a barrel 564 for containing the
cream, a plunger 608 for moving the cream from within the cartridge, and
a stem 610 for moving the plunger within the cartridge. A carrier 612 is
formed with a cartridge-receiving nest 712 for receiving the barrel 564.
A plurality of spaced, transaxial grooves 726, 728, 730 and 732 are
formed in the carrier 612 for receiving a flange 572 of the cartridge 562
during the dispensing of multiple, successive, single doses of the cream.
The carrier 612 is formed with a pair of resilient ears 750 and 752 and a
passage 738 for removably retaining the stem 610 with the carrier while
allowing axial movement of the stem.