Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer used as a tablet coating, solvent, laxative base, and drug carrier.
Emollient/Vehicle
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).
Emollient/Emulsifier
A branched-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsifier in topical formulations.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Adhesive
Humectant/Solvent
Antiviral/Emollient
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent
Stiffening Agent
Preservative
Buffer
Emulsifier
Emollient
Colorant/Opacifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Apricot Kernel Oil PEG-6 Esters | — | ⚠️ Yes — PEG |
| Coconut Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Isostearyl Alcohol? | Emollient/Emulsifier | Uncertain — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Acrylic Acid-2-ethylhexyl Acrylate-2-hydroxyethyl Acrylate-vinyl Acetate Copolymer (for Duro-tak 87-2070)? | Adhesive | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Calcium Chloride Anhydrous? | — | No |
| Ceteth-20? | — | No |
| Coriander Oil? | — | No |
| Docosanol | Antiviral/Emollient | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hyaluronate Sodium | Moisturizer/Viscosity Agent | No |
| Microcrystalline Wax? | Stiffening Agent | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Sodium Acetate | Buffer | No |
| Sodium Aluminosilicate? | — | No |
| Sorbitan Tristearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Squalane | Emollient | No |
| Stannic Chloride? | — | No |
| Titanium Dioxide | Colorant/Opacifier | No |
| Trihydroxystearin | — | 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:
Other versions of Colloidal Oatmeal 2% that avoid allergens found in this formulation.