Arthritis Cream (Trolamine Salicylate 10%) 10 g

CREAMTOPICALCVSNDC: 51316-990Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Mineral Oil

Emollient/Vehicle

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Stearic Acid

Lubricant

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Mineral Oil	Emollient/Vehicle	No	A purified petroleum-derived oil used as an emollient and vehicle in topical formulations and as a lubricant in oral laxatives.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Stearic Acid	Lubricant	No	A fatty acid used as a lubricant in tablet manufacturing.
Trolamine	Emulsifier/pH Adjuster	No	Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions.
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Stearic Acid(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)