Suppository Base
A fat derived from cocoa beans used as a melting base in suppositories and some topical formulations. May affect individuals with chocolate or cocoa sensitivity.
Antioxidant
Coating/Polish
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Solvent/Vehicle
Emollient/Vehicle
Stiffening Agent
Emollient/Barrier
Antioxidant
Solubilizer/Emulsifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Butter | Suppository Base | ⚠️ Yes — Chocolate |
| Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Antioxidant | No |
| Carnauba Wax | Coating/Polish | No |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Corn Oil | Solvent/Vehicle | No |
| Mineral Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Paraffin | Stiffening Agent | No |
| Petrolatum | Emollient/Barrier | No |
| Propyl Gallate | — | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
| Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate? | Solubilizer/Emulsifier | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
Other versions of OXYBENZONE, OCTINOXATE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.