Glycerin, Lidocaine, Phenylephrine HCl and White Petrolatum 2.5 mg / 150 mg / 144 mg / 50 mg

CREAMTOPICALRite Aid Hdgrts CorpNDC: 11822-0746Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 2.5 mg

PETROLATUM — 150 mg

GLYCERIN — 144 mg

LIDOCAINE — 50 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

⚠️ Yes — CMC

Thickener/Stabilizer

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Stearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Antioxidant

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Light Mineral Oil

Emollient/Lubricant

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium	Thickener/Stabilizer	⚠️ Yes — CMC	A cellulose derivative used as a thickener. Rare CMC reactions reported in medical literature.
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Stearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage.
Anhydrous Citric Acid	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Water-free citric acid used to adjust pH and enhance drug stability. Typically derived from fermentation of corn sugar.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole	Antioxidant	No	BHA. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent rancidity of fats and oils. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Citric Acid Monohydrate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Glyceryl Monostearate	Emulsifier	No	An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix in creams and ointments. Derived from glycerin and stearic acid.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Light Mineral Oil	Emollient/Lubricant	No	A lighter grade of petroleum-derived mineral oil used as an emollient and lubricant in topical and oral formulations.
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

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AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Thickener/Stabilizer

⚠️ Yes — CMC

Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Antioxidant

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Light Mineral Oil

Emollient/Lubricant

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer