Emollient/Vehicle
A tree nut oil used as an emollient in topical products. Concern for tree nut-allergic patients.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Sulfites (sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite) are antioxidant preservatives used in injectable medications, eye drops, and some oral formulations.
Antacid
Skin Protectant
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Thickener/Gelling Agent
Preservative
Chelating Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Emollient/Solvent
Emollient/Vehicle
Preservative
Buffer
pH Adjuster
Emulsifier
Lubricant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Almond Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Tree Nut |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Sodium Sulfite | — | ⚠️ Yes — Sulfite |
| Algeldrate? | Antacid | No |
| Allantoin | Skin Protectant | No |
| Anhydrous Citric Acid | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | Preservative | No |
| Edetate Sodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Mineral Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | No |
| Sodium Acetate Anhydrous? | Buffer | No |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | No |
| Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No |
| Stearic Acid | Lubricant | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of TROLAMINE SALICYLATE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.