AVOBENZONE HOMOSALATE OCTISALATE OCTOCRYLENE OXYBENZONE 3 g / 10 g / 5 g / 2.8 g / 6 g

LOTIONTOPICALRITE AID CORPORATIONNDC: 11822-9012Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

AVOBENZONE — 3 g

HOMOSALATE — 10 g

OCTISALATE — 5 g

OCTOCRYLENE — 2.8 g

OXYBENZONE — 6 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 5 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Ethylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

PEG-100 Monostearate

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Emulsifier

PEG-8 Laurate

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Docosanol

Antiviral/Emollient

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methyl Salicylate?

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Methyl Stearate?

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Trideceth-10

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Ethylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
PEG-100 Monostearate	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A PEG-based emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in creams and lotions. Contains a polyethylene glycol component.
PEG-8 Laurate	—	⚠️ Yes — PEG	—
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Docosanol	Antiviral/Emollient	No	A fatty alcohol used as the active ingredient in cold sore treatments and as an emollient in topical formulations.
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.
Methyl Salicylate?	Flavoring/Counterirritant	No	Oil of wintergreen. Used as a flavoring agent and topical counterirritant (creates a warming sensation). Can cause sensitivity in aspirin-intolerant individuals.
Methyl Stearate?	—	No	—
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Trideceth-10	—	No	—
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.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Methyl Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Ethylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Methylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

PEG-100 Monostearate

Emulsifier

⚠️ Yes — PEG

PEG-8 Laurate

—

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Propylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Docosanol

Antiviral/Emollient

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methyl Salicylate?

Flavoring/Counterirritant

Methyl Stearate?

—

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Trideceth-10

—

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer