Preservative/Solvent
A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
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.
Disintegrant
Derived from corn. Helps tablets break apart in the digestive system. Can trigger reactions in people with corn allergies.
Solvent/Humectant
A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations.
Soybean oil is used as a solvent and vehicle in injectable and oral medications.
Preservative
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Skin Protectant
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Antioxidant
Emollient/Emulsifier
Bittering Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier/Emollient
Solvent/Humectant
Emulsifier
Emollient/Emulsifier
Antacid/Desiccant
Osmotic Agent
Emollient/Solvent
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol? | Preservative/Solvent | Uncertain — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Corn Starch? | Disintegrant | Uncertain — Corn |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Lecithin | — | ⚠️ Yes — Soy |
| Methylparaben? | Preservative | Uncertain — Parabens |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate? | Antioxidant | No |
| Acacia Syrup? | — | No |
| Albumins? | — | No |
| Allantoin | Skin Protectant | No |
| Ammonium Acetate? | — | No |
| Anhydrous Citric Acid? | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate? | Antioxidant | No |
| Caprylic/capric/succinic Triglyceride? | — | No |
| Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides 8? | — | No |
| Cetyl Palmitate | — | No |
| Cinnamon Oil? | — | No |
| Corn Glycerides? | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Denatonium Benzoate? | Bittering Agent | No |
| Edetate Trisodium? | — | No |
| Ethyl Myristate? | — | No |
| Ethylene Glycol? | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Ricinoleate? | Emulsifier/Emollient | No |
| Hexylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | No |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Lecithin? | Emulsifier | No |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Karaya Gum? | — | No |
| Magnesium Oxide | Antacid/Desiccant | No |
| Magnesium Sulfate? | Osmotic Agent | No |
| Methyl Laurate? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Methylpyrrolidone? | — | No |
| Multisterol Extract? | — | 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: