Preservative/Solvent
A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
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.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Protectant
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Solvent/Humectant
Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Skin Conditioner
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol? | Preservative/Solvent | Uncertain — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Dipropylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| Lecithin | — | ⚠️ Yes — Soy |
| .alpha.-tocopherol? | Antioxidant | No |
| Acetone? | — | No |
| Acrylic Acid-isooctyl Acrylate Copolymer? | — | No |
| Ammonium Acetate? | — | No |
| Ammonium Calcium Alginate? | — | No |
| Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant | No |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | Antioxidant | No |
| Butyl Stearate? | — | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin/laureth-7/polyacrylamide? | — | No |
| Caprylic/capric/succinic Triglyceride? | — | No |
| Caramel? | — | No |
| Chondrus Extract? | — | No |
| Cyclomethicone? | — | No |
| Dibasic Potassium Phosphate? | — | No |
| Dimethicone 20? | Skin Protectant | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Fragrance Soap? | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl 1-stearate | — | No |
| Glyceryl Monolinoleate? | — | No |
| Glyceryl Palmitostearate? | — | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water? | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hexylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | No |
| Karaya Gum? | — | No |
| Laureth-2 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No |
| Methyl Stearate? | — | No |
| Monosodium Citrate? | — | No |
| Multisterol Extract? | — | No |
| Niacinamide? | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Nitric Acid | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):
4 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components: