Aspercreme Lidocaine Foot (Diabetic) (LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE) 4 g

CREAMTOPICALChattem, Inc.NDC: 41167-0597Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 4 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Alcohol

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.

Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked)

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Thickener/Gelling Agent

A sucrose-crosslinked acrylic acid polymer used to create gels for topical formulations.

Cetostearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent

A mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols (fatty alcohols, not drinking alcohol). Used to thicken and stabilize creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Aminomethylpropanol

pH Adjuster

Calcium Phosphate?

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-?

Edetate Disodium Anhydrous

Chelating Agent

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?

Emollient

Glyceryl Monostearate

Emulsifier

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Magnesium Carbonate?

Antacid/Adsorbent

Phenol?

Preservative/Antiseptic

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Alcohol	Solvent/Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Alcohol	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.
Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	A sucrose-crosslinked acrylic acid polymer used to create gels for topical formulations.
Cetostearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols (fatty alcohols, not drinking alcohol). Used to thicken and stabilize creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic 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.
Aminomethylpropanol	pH Adjuster	No	An amino alcohol used to neutralize carbomer gels and adjust pH in topical formulations.
Calcium Phosphate?	—	No	—
Citric Acid Monohydrate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-?	—	No	—
Edetate Disodium Anhydrous	Chelating Agent	No	Water-free form of disodium EDTA. Binds metal ions to improve stability and effectiveness of preservative systems.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?	Emollient	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations.
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.
Magnesium Carbonate?	Antacid/Adsorbent	No	A magnesium salt used as an antacid and adsorbent. Also used as a drying agent in tablet manufacturing.
Phenol?	Preservative/Antiseptic	No	An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in injectable formulations and as an antiseptic in topical products.