Solvent/Emulsifier
Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
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.
Solvent/Vehicle
Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sweetener/Coating
Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Emulsifier/Binder
Sweetener
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Colorant
Filler/Binder
Glidant
Emulsifier
Disintegrant/Filler
Sweetener
pH Adjuster/Effervescent
Plasticizer
Buffer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Castor Oil? | Solvent/Emulsifier | Uncertain — Castor Oil |
| FD&C Blue No. 1 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| FD&C Red No. 40 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Sucrose | Sweetener/Coating | ⚠️ Yes — Sucrose |
| Acacia | Emulsifier/Binder | No |
| Acesulfame Potassium | Sweetener | No |
| Anhydrous Citric Acid | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| D&C Yellow No. 10 | Colorant | No |
| Maltodextrin | Filler/Binder | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No |
| Starch, Corn | Disintegrant/Filler | No |
| Sucralose | Sweetener | No |
| Tartaric Acid | pH Adjuster/Effervescent | No |
| Triacetin | Plasticizer | No |
| Tribasic Calcium Phosphate | — | No |
| Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate | Buffer | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
2 ingredients may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):
Other versions of Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan HBr, Chlorpheniramine Maleate that avoid allergens found in this formulation.