| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | ?Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol | A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis. |
| Coconut Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut | A plant-derived oil used as an emollient, vehicle, and solvent in topical and oral formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut allergy (rare but documented). |
| Propylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | ?Uncertain — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Acrylic Acid-2-ethylhexyl Acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl Acrylate-vinyl Acetate Copolymer (for Duro-tak 87-2070)? | Adhesive | No | A pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer used in transdermal patches to hold the patch to the skin. |
| Diisopropyl Adipate | Emollient | No | A synthetic ester used as a light emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate | Buffer | No | A sodium salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability in pharmaceutical solutions. |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No | A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. |
| Ferric Oxide Yellow | Colorant | No | Yellow iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant. |
| 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. |
| Microcrystalline Wax? | Stiffening Agent | No | A petroleum-derived wax used to adjust consistency in ointments and as a coating agent. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No | A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No | A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide. |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No | Common table salt. Used to adjust the osmotic pressure of injectable and ophthalmic solutions to match body fluids. |
| Titanium Dioxide | Colorant/Opacifier | No | A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries. |
| 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. |