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.
Vehicle/Solvent
A nut-derived oil used as a vehicle in some capsules and injectable formulations. Risk for peanut-allergic patients.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Thickener/Gelling Agent
Preservative
Flavoring/Active
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Solvent/Humectant
Counterirritant/Flavoring
Preservative/Antiseptic
Preservative
Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Preservative
Emulsifier
Emulsifier/pH Adjuster
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Peanut Oil | Vehicle/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Peanut |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)? | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | Preservative | No |
| Edetate Trisodium | — | No |
| Ginger | Flavoring/Active | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hexylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | No |
| Levomenthol? | Counterirritant/Flavoring | No |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polysorbate 20 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No |
| Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | No |
| Sorbitan Monooleate | Emulsifier | No |
| Trolamine | Emulsifier/pH Adjuster | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components: