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.
Colorant
A yellow azo dye. Common in asthma and aspirin-intolerant patients. One of the most frequently reported dye allergens.
Colorant
An artificial colorant (also called Sunset Yellow). May cause reactions in people sensitive to artificial dyes.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer used as a tablet coating, solvent, laxative base, and drug carrier.
Antioxidant/Preservative
A sulfite compound used as an antioxidant and preservative. Can trigger severe reactions (bronchospasm, anaphylaxis) in sulfite-sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Colorant
Emollient
Skin Protectant
Skin Conditioner
Chelating Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Buffer/Stabilizer
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Emollient/Penetration Enhancer
Emollient/Emulsifier
Emollient/Solvent
Preservative
Glidant
Conditioning Agent
Antioxidant
Stabilizer/Cryoprotectant
Emulsifier/pH Adjuster
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| FD&C Yellow No. 5 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | Colorant | ⚠️ Yes — Dye |
| PEG-40 Sorbitan Diisostearate | — | ⚠️ Yes — PEG |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | Antioxidant/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sulfite |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| D&C Red No. 33 | Colorant | No |
| Diisopropyl Adipate? | Emollient | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Dimethiconol/trimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer (40/60 W/w; 1000000 Pa.s)? | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Edetate Sodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glycine | Buffer/Stabilizer | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Isopropyl Myristate | Emollient/Penetration Enhancer | No |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Magnesium Trisilicate? | — | No |
| Methanesulfonic Acid? | — | No |
| Octyldodecanol? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Sodium 1,2-ethanedisulfonate? | — | No |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No |
| Threonine? | — | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
| Trehalose Dihydrate | Stabilizer/Cryoprotectant | No |
| Trolamine | Emulsifier/pH Adjuster | 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: