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.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Stiffening Agent
Unbleached beeswax. Used to thicken and stabilize ointments and creams. Animal-derived (from bees) — relevant for vegan patients.
Abrasive/Adsorbent
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Antiviral/Emollient
Colorant
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier/Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Emollient/Emulsifier
Suspending Agent/Thickener
Emollient/Solvent
Stiffening Agent
Emollient/Solvent
Preservative
Emulsifier
Preservative
Emollient/Vehicle
Glidant
Preservative
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Lubricant
Thickener/Stabilizer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Yellow Wax | Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Insect |
| Aluminum Oxide | Abrasive/Adsorbent | No |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate? | — | No |
| Docosanol | Antiviral/Emollient | No |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No |
| Gluceptate Sodium | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Ricinoleate | Emulsifier/Emollient | No |
| Glyceryl Stearate Se? | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Lauryl Lactate? | — | No |
| Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | Suspending Agent/Thickener | No |
| Methyl Laurate? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Microcrystalline Wax? | Stiffening Agent | No |
| Octyldodecanol | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Oleyl Oleate | — | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate? | Emulsifier | No |
| Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate? | — | No |
| Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | No |
| Safflower Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Sorbic Acid | Preservative | No |
| Sorbitan Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No |
| Stearic Acid | Lubricant | No |
| Tricaprilin | — | No |
| Trihydroxystearin | — | No |
| Xanthan Gum | Thickener/Stabilizer | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
3 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components: