| Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol | A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations. |
| Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone | Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner | ⚠️ Yes — PEG | A silicone-based emulsifier combining PEG and polypropylene glycol with dimethicone. Used in topical formulations for smooth application. |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | ?Uncertain — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No | A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations. |
| Dimethiconol/trimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (40/60 W/w; 1000000 Pa.s)? | Skin Conditioner | No | A silicone elastomer blend used in topical formulations to provide a smooth, silky feel and improve product spreadability. |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No | Red iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant, distinct from FD&C synthetic dyes. |
| Ferric Oxide Yellow | Colorant | No | Yellow iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant. |
| Ferrosoferric Oxide | Colorant | No | Black iron oxide used as a pigment in tablet coatings and capsule shells. Derived from iron, not from food allergen sources. |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No | A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated. |
| Glyceryl Isostearate | Emulsifier | No | A glycerin ester used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No | Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin. |
| Lanolin Oil? | Emollient | No | An oil derived from sheep wool (lanolin). Used as an emollient and skin conditioner. Animal-derived — relevant for vegan patients. Can cause contact dermatitis in lanolin-sensitive individuals. |
| Laureth-23 | — | No | — |
| Limonene, (+)- | Fragrance/Solvent | No | A citrus-derived terpene used as a fragrance component and solvent. Can cause contact sensitization in some individuals. |
| Methyl Laurate | Emollient/Solvent | No | A fatty acid ester used as an emollient and solvent in topical formulations. |
| Octyldodecanol? | Emollient/Solvent | No | A branched-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient, solvent, and viscosity adjuster in topical formulations. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No | A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate | Emulsifier | No | A polyglycerol ester used as a non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations. |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | — | No | — |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No | A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide. |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No | Common table salt. Used to adjust the osmotic pressure of injectable and ophthalmic solutions to match body fluids. |
| Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No | A phospholipid mixture extracted from soybeans, used as an emulsifier and wetting agent. Derived from soy — must be avoided by individuals with soy allergy. |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No | A quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning and antistatic agent in topical formulations. |
| Titanium Dioxide | Colorant/Opacifier | No | A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries. |