Colorant
A synthetic blue dye. Less commonly allergenic than other dyes but reactions are documented.
Colorant
A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Colorant
An artificial colorant (also called Sunset Yellow). May cause reactions in people sensitive to artificial dyes.
Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup are used as sweeteners and flavoring agents in liquid medications and chewable tablets.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sweetener
An artificial sweetener. Rare sensitivities reported, including skin reactions.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant/Preservative
A sulfite compound used as an antioxidant and preservative. Can trigger severe reactions (bronchospasm, anaphylaxis) in sulfite-sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics.
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Solvent/Plasticizer
Tonicity Agent
Sweetener/Humectant
Sweetener
Buffer
Solubilizer/Emulsifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| FD&C Red No. 40 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| High Fructose Corn Syrup | — | ⚠️ Yes — Corn Syrup |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Saccharin Sodium | Sweetener | ⚠️ Yes — Saccharin |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | Antioxidant/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sulfite |
| Anhydrous Citric Acid | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Polyethylene Glycol 400 | Solvent/Plasticizer | No |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No |
| Sorbitol | Sweetener/Humectant | No |
| Sucralose | Sweetener | No |
| Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate | Buffer | No |
| Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate? | Solubilizer/Emulsifier | 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 Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Doxylamine succinate, Phenylephrine HCl that avoid allergens found in this formulation.