Preservative
A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
Thickener/Stabilizer
A cellulose derivative used as a thickener. Rare CMC reactions reported in medical literature.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Vehicle/Solvent
A seed oil used as a vehicle in some injectable medications and topical formulations. Sesame is a recognized major food allergen (FASTER Act, 2023) — patients with sesame allergy should verify all formulations.
Skin Protectant
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Sweetener/Filler
Buffer
Chelating Agent/pH Adjuster
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Preservative
Emulsifier
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Tonicity Agent
Surfactant/Cleanser
Stabilizer/Cryoprotectant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzoic Acid | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid |
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium | Thickener/Stabilizer | ⚠️ Yes — CMC |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| Sesame Oil? | Vehicle/Solvent | Uncertain — Sesame |
| Allantoin | Skin Protectant | No |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Dextrose | Sweetener/Filler | No |
| Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate? | Buffer | No |
| Gluconic Acid | Chelating Agent/pH Adjuster | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Lauryl Lactate? | — | No |
| Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate? | Emulsifier | No |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate? | Emulsifier | No |
| Sodium Carbonate? | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate? | — | No |
| Sodium Lactate | — | No |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Surfactant/Cleanser | No |
| Trehalose Dihydrate? | Stabilizer/Cryoprotectant | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of SALICYLIC ACID that avoid allergens found in this formulation.