Solvent/Preservative
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
Colorant
A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.
Colorant
A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Solubilizer/Emulsifier
A non-ionic block copolymer surfactant (Pluronic F127) used to solubilize drugs and create thermoreversible gels.
Saccharin is an artificial sweetener used to improve the taste of liquid medications, chewable tablets, and dissolvable formulations.
Skin Conditioner
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Flavoring/Counterirritant
pH Adjuster
Buffer
Sweetener/Humectant
Sweetener
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| FD&C Red No. 40 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| Poloxamer 407 | Solubilizer/Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — Poloxamer |
| Saccharin | — | ⚠️ Yes — Saccharin |
| Eucalyptol | — | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Menthol | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Methyl Salicylate | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Phosphoric Acid | pH Adjuster | No |
| Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic | Buffer | No |
| Sorbitol | Sweetener/Humectant | No |
| Sucralose | Sweetener | No |
| Thymol | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
Other versions of SODIUM FLUORIDE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.