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.
Solvent/Humectant
A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations.
Egg-derived ingredients such as egg phospholipids and egg lecithin are used as emulsifiers in injectable lipid emulsions (e.g., propofol, parenteral nutrition).
Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner
A silicone-based emulsifier combining PEG and polypropylene glycol with dimethicone. Used in topical formulations for smooth application.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Saccharin is an artificial sweetener used to improve the taste of liquid medications, chewable tablets, and dissolvable formulations.
Antioxidant
Adhesive
Abrasive/Adsorbent
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier/Stabilizer
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Skin Protectant
Skin Conditioner
Buffer
Chelating Agent
Colorant
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Oxidizing Agent/Antiseptic
Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Antacid/Adsorbent
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Stiffening Agent
Skin Conditioner
Emollient/Solvent
Preservative
Preservative
Solvent
Glidant
Tonicity Agent
pH Adjuster
Conditioning Agent
Antioxidant
Thickener/Stabilizer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Egg Phospholipids | — | ⚠️ Yes — Egg |
| Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone? | Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner | Uncertain — PEG |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| Saccharin Calcium? | — | Uncertain — Saccharin |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Acrylic Acid-2-ethylhexyl Acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl Acrylate-vinyl Acetate Copolymer (for Duro-tak 87-2070)? | Adhesive | No |
| Aluminum Oxide | Abrasive/Adsorbent | No |
| Anhydrous Dextrose | — | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Caffeine | — | No |
| Cellulose, Oxidized? | — | No |
| Cholesterol | Emulsifier/Stabilizer | No |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Dimethiconol/trimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (40/60 W/w; 1000000 Pa.s)? | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate? | Buffer | No |
| Edetate Sodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hornstedtia Costata Seed? | — | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Hydrogen Peroxide? | Oxidizing Agent/Antiseptic | No |
| Laureth-2 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No |
| Magnesium Carbonate? | Antacid/Adsorbent | No |
| Methyl Salicylate? | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Microcrystalline Wax? | Stiffening Agent | No |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Octyldodecanol? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | No |
| Propylene Carbonate | Solvent | No |
| Ricinoleic Acid | — | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | No |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | — | No |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
| Xanthan Gum | Thickener/Stabilizer | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
Other versions of TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ZINC OXIDE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.