Benzalkonium Chloride 1.3 mg

LIQUIDTOPICALApollo Health and Beauty CareNDC: 63148-108Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE — 1.3 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

FD&C Yellow No. 5

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Citric Acid Monohydrate

pH Adjuster/Buffer

D&C Red No. 33

Colorant

Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate

Buffer

Edetate Sodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate?

Emulsifier

Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone Mixture

Preservative

Polyquaternium-7 (70/30 Acrylamide/dadmac; 1600000 Mw)

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
FD&C Yellow No. 5	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A yellow azo dye. Common in asthma and aspirin-intolerant patients. One of the most frequently reported dye allergens.
Citric Acid Monohydrate	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation.
D&C Red No. 33	Colorant	No	A synthetic red dye used in topical formulations and some oral medications. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities.
Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate	Buffer	No	A sodium salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability in pharmaceutical solutions.
Edetate Sodium	Chelating Agent	No	A sodium salt of EDTA used to bind metal ions, preventing degradation of active ingredients and preserving formulation stability.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate?	Emulsifier	No	A corn-derived emulsifier used to stabilize creams and lotions. May be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone Mixture	Preservative	No	A broad-spectrum preservative system (Kathon CG). Known to cause contact dermatitis and allergic sensitization in some individuals.
Polyquaternium-7 (70/30 Acrylamide/dadmac; 1600000 Mw)	—	No	—
Polysorbate 20	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant similar to polysorbate 80 but derived from lauric acid. Used to solubilize and stabilize formulations.
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.