The invention relates to a multiple emulsion for the application of at least one pharmaceutical or cosmetic active ingredient which has an external water phase W1, an oil phase O dispersed in the external water phase W1 and an internal water phase W2 dispersed in the oil phase O, where, in the internal water phase W2, at least one electrolyte selected from the group of the alkali metal and alkaline earth metal halides and sulphates and at least one hydrophilic active ingredient is provided. In order to achieve a high stability of the emulsion, the invention envisages that the external water phase comprises a hydrophilic emulsifier which is a polymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and that the oil phase O is formed by triacylglycerides and has a lipophilic emulsifier from the group of dimethicones. Also provided is the use of such a multiple emulsion for producing a medicament, a medicinal product or a cosmetic, in particular a medicament for topical use or for application of the active ingredient via mucosa or for the intraperitoneal application of the active ingredient.
