Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Emulsifier
A PEG-based emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in creams and lotions. Contains a polyethylene glycol component.
Absorbent/Glidant
Film Coating
Antiviral/Emollient
Coating Agent
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Emollient/Solvent
Preservative
pH Adjuster
Glidant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol |
| PEG-100 Monostearate | Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — PEG |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Absorbent/Glidant | No |
| Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Type A? | Film Coating | No |
| Docosanol | Antiviral/Emollient | No |
| Ethyl Acrylate And Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer (2:1; 600000 Mw)? | Coating Agent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Stearate Se | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Octyldodecanol? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polystyrene Sulfonic Acid? | — | No |
| Potassium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | No |
| Silicon Dioxide | Glidant | No |
| Sodium Tripolyphosphate? | — | No |
| Synthetic Beeswax | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of Avobenzone 2%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 3% that avoid allergens found in this formulation.