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.
Suppository Base
A fat derived from cocoa beans used as a melting base in suppositories and some topical formulations. May affect individuals with chocolate or cocoa sensitivity.
Solvent/Vehicle
Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity.
Vehicle/Solvent
A nut-derived oil used as a vehicle in some capsules and injectable formulations. Risk for peanut-allergic patients.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Emulsifier/Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Solvent/Humectant
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Preservative
Emollient/Vehicle
Emulsifier
Lubricant
Thickener/Stabilizer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Cocoa Butter | Suppository Base | ⚠️ Yes — Chocolate |
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Peanut Oil | Vehicle/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Peanut |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Gluceptate Sodium | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Glyceryl Oleate? | Emulsifier/Emollient | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hexylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Oleyl Oleate? | — | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Safflower Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Sorbitan Tristearate? | Emulsifier | No |
| Stearic Acid | Lubricant | No |
| Xanthan Gum | Thickener/Stabilizer | 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 Colloidal Oatmeal that avoid allergens found in this formulation.