Thickener/Gelling Agent
A sucrose-crosslinked acrylic acid polymer used to create gels for topical formulations.
Vehicle/Solvent
A nut-derived oil used as a vehicle in some capsules and injectable formulations. Risk for peanut-allergic patients.
Emulsifier/Binder
Adhesive
Humectant/Solvent
Thickener/Gelling Agent
Skin Protectant
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier/Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Preservative/Antiseptic
Buffer/Stabilizer
Emulsifier
Thickener/Stabilizer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Sucrose |
| Peanut Oil | Vehicle/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Peanut |
| Acacia? | Emulsifier/Binder | No |
| Acrylic Acid-2-ethylhexyl Acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl Acrylate-vinyl Acetate Copolymer (for Duro-tak 87-2070)? | Adhesive | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Calcium Chloride Anhydrous? | — | No |
| Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Oleate? | Emulsifier/Emollient | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No |
| Potassium Metaphosphate | Buffer/Stabilizer | No |
| Silica Dimethyl Silylate | — | No |
| Sorbitan Tristearate? | Emulsifier | No |
| Tricaprilin | — | No |
| Xanthan Gum | Thickener/Stabilizer | 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 Avobenzone, Ensulizole, Octinoxate, and Octocrylene that avoid allergens found in this formulation.