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.
Solvent/Humectant
A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations.
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Solvent/Humectant
Emollient/Solvent
Emollient/Emulsifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol? | Preservative/Solvent | Uncertain — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Dipropylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate? | Antioxidant | No |
| Ammonium Acetate? | — | No |
| Caprylic/capric/succinic Triglyceride? | — | No |
| Choleth? | — | No |
| Citrus Sinensis Flower Oil? | — | No |
| Disodium Hydrogen Citrate? | — | No |
| Ethyl Oleate? | — | No |
| Ethylene Glycol? | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl 1-stearate | — | No |
| Hexylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | No |
| Isopropyl Palmitate? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Isostearic Acid | Emollient/Emulsifier | No |
| Karaya Gum? | — | No |
| Nitric Acid | — | 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.