Solvent/Preservative
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
Preservative
A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
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.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Preservative
A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer used as a tablet coating, solvent, laxative base, and drug carrier.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Thickener/Gelling Agent
Emulsifier/Stabilizer
Preservative
Chelating Agent/pH Adjuster
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Solvent
Flavoring Agent
Preservative/Antiseptic
Preservative
Emulsifier
Emulsifier/Solubilizer
Emollient
Humectant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant
Plasticizer
Emulsifier/pH Adjuster
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Butylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Ethylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| Methylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| PEG-8 Laurate | — | ⚠️ Yes — PEG |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Propylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)? | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No |
| Cholesterol? | Emulsifier/Stabilizer | No |
| Chondrus Crispus | — | No |
| Cyclomethicone | — | No |
| Dimethicone 12500? | — | No |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | Preservative | No |
| Edetate Trisodium | — | No |
| Gluconic Acid? | Chelating Agent/pH Adjuster | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Stearate Se | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Myristyl Lactate? | — | No |
| N,n-dimethylacetamide? | Solvent | No |
| Peppermint Oil | Flavoring Agent | No |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether | Emulsifier | No |
| Polysorbate 80 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No |
| Shea Butter | Emollient | No |
| Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate | Humectant | No |
| Soybean | — | No |
| Soybean Lecithin | Emulsifier | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
| Triacetin? | Plasticizer | No |
| Trolamine | Emulsifier/pH Adjuster | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of OCTINOXATE OCTISALATE OXYBENZONE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.