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/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.
Colorant
An artificial colorant (also called Sunset Yellow). May cause reactions in people sensitive to artificial dyes.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Humectant/Plasticizer
Adhesive
Antacid/Adjuvant
Abrasive/Adsorbent
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Emollient/Carrier
Skin Protectant/Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Coating Agent
Chelating Agent
Emollient
Colorant
Colorant
Colorant
Chelating Agent/pH Adjuster
Humectant/Solvent
Penetration Enhancer/Emulsifier
Emulsifier/Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Emulsifier
Emollient/Solvent
Emollient/Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Emollient/Solvent
Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Tonicity Agent
Lubricant
Conditioning Agent
Antioxidant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6? | Colorant | Uncertain — Dye |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| 1,2,6-hexanetriol? | Humectant/Plasticizer | No |
| Acrylic Acid-2-ethylhexyl Acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl Acrylate-vinyl Acetate Copolymer (for Duro-tak 87-2070)? | Adhesive | No |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Antacid/Adjuvant | No |
| Aluminum Oxide | Abrasive/Adsorbent | No |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Coco-betaine | — | No |
| Cyclomethicone 5 | Emollient/Carrier | No |
| Dimethicone 200? | Skin Protectant/Emollient | No |
| Dimethiconol/trimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (40/60 W/w; 1000000 Pa.s) | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate - Butyl Methacrylate - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer? | Coating Agent | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No |
| Ferric Oxide Yellow | Colorant | No |
| Ferrosoferric Oxide | Colorant | No |
| Gluconic Acid? | Chelating Agent/pH Adjuster | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monocaprylate | Penetration Enhancer/Emulsifier | No |
| Glyceryl Ricinoleate? | Emulsifier/Emollient | No |
| Glyceryl Stearate Se? | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Octyldodecanol? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Oleyl Oleate? | — | No |
| Polysorbate 80 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No |
| Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate? | — | No |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No |
| Sodium Stearyl Fumarate | Lubricant | No |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of OCTINOXATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, and HOMOSALATE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.