Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Gelatin	Capsule Shell	⚠️ Yes — Animal	Derived from animal collagen. Used in capsule shells. Not suitable for vegetarians/vegans or those with specific animal protein sensitivities.
Yellow Wax	Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Insect	Unbleached beeswax. Used to thicken and stabilize ointments and creams. Animal-derived (from bees) — relevant for vegan patients.
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
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.

Exclusion Groups

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

Dietary & Safety Information

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Gelatin

Capsule Shell

⚠️ Yes — Animal

Yellow Wax

Stiffening Agent

⚠️ Yes — Insect

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Soybean Lecithin

Emulsifier