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.
Thickener/Gelling Agent
A sucrose-crosslinked acrylic acid polymer used to create gels for topical formulations.
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.
Penetration Enhancer/Solvent
Emollient
Fragrance/Counterirritant
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Emollient/Solvent
Emollient/Vehicle
Preservative
pH Adjuster
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Sucrose |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Calcium Phosphate? | — | No |
| Dimethyl Sulfoxide | Penetration Enhancer/Solvent | No |
| Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-? | — | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Eucalyptus Oil | Fragrance/Counterirritant | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Mineral Oil? | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | 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 methyl salicylate, menthol, camphor that avoid allergens found in this formulation.