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.
Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner
A silicone-based emulsifier combining PEG and polypropylene glycol with dimethicone. Used in topical formulations for smooth application.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Antacid/Adjuvant
Humectant/Solvent
Emollient/Carrier
Skin Protectant
Coating Agent
Chelating Agent
Emollient
Colorant
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Fragrance/Solvent
Colorant
Preservative
Glidant
Tonicity Agent
Conditioning Agent
Lubricant
Antioxidant
Sweetener
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone? | Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner | Uncertain — PEG |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Antacid/Adjuvant | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Cyclomethicone 5 | Emollient/Carrier | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate - Butyl Methacrylate - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer? | Coating Agent | No |
| Edetate Disodium Anhydrous | Chelating Agent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Ferric Oxide Red | Colorant | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Limonene, (+)- | Fragrance/Solvent | No |
| Magnesium Trisilicate? | — | No |
| Metanil Yellow? | Colorant | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No |
| Stearic Acid | Lubricant | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
| Xylitol | Sweetener | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of OCTINOXATE,TITANIUM DIOXIDE,ZINC OXIDE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.