Generic for BABY ECZEMA THERAPY
Solvent/Emulsifier
Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
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.
Emollient/Vehicle
A plant-derived oil used as an emollient, vehicle, and solvent in topical and oral formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut allergy (rare but documented).
Penetration Enhancer/Solvent
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Thickener/Binder
Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Preservative/Antiseptic
Preservative
Emulsifier
Emollient
Antimicrobial/Fragrance
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Castor Oil | Solvent/Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Coconut Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| .alpha.-tocopherol, Dl- | — | No |
| Chlorobutanol Hemihydrate? | — | No |
| Dimethyl Sulfoxide | Penetration Enhancer/Solvent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Hydroxyethyl Cellulose | Thickener/Binder | No |
| Laureth-2 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polylactide (14000 Mw)? | — | No |
| Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether | Emulsifier | No |
| Shea Butter | Emollient | No |
| Tea Tree Oil | Antimicrobial/Fragrance | 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 Colloidal Oatmeal that avoid allergens found in this formulation.