Octinoxate and Zinc Oxide 6 g / 3 g

CREAMTOPICALChain Drug Marketing AssociationNDC: 63868-256Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

OCTINOXATE — 6 g

ZINC OXIDE — 3 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner

Stearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Cyclomethicone 5

Emollient/Carrier

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Dmdm Hydantoin

Preservative

Docosanol

Antiviral/Emollient

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Laureth-2

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Potassium Metaphosphate

Buffer/Stabilizer

Steareth-2

Steareth-21

Trideceth-10

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone	Emulsifier/Skin Conditioner	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A silicone-based emulsifier combining PEG and polypropylene glycol with dimethicone. Used in topical formulations for smooth application.
Stearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage.
Cyclomethicone 5	Emollient/Carrier	No	A volatile silicone that evaporates quickly, leaving a smooth feel. Used as a carrier and emollient in topical products.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Dmdm Hydantoin	Preservative	No	A formaldehyde-releasing preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in formaldehyde-sensitive individuals.
Docosanol	Antiviral/Emollient	No	A fatty alcohol used as the active ingredient in cold sore treatments and as an emollient in topical formulations.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product 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.
Laureth-2	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in topical formulations.
Potassium Metaphosphate	Buffer/Stabilizer	No	A potassium phosphate salt used as a buffering agent and stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations.
Steareth-2	—	No	—
Steareth-21	—	No	—
Trideceth-10	—	No	—
Trolamine	Emulsifier/pH Adjuster	No	Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions.
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.