| Coconut Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut | 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). |
| Glyceryl Stearate/PEG-100 Stearate | Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — PEG | A self-emulsifying blend of glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate used in creams and lotions. Contains a PEG component. |
| Peanut Oil | Vehicle/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Peanut | A nut-derived oil used as a vehicle in some capsules and injectable formulations. Risk for peanut-allergic patients. |
| 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. |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol | An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage. |
| Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant | No | Vitamin C. Used as an antioxidant to prevent degradation of active ingredients and as a pH adjuster. |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No | Citric acid in its hydrated form. Used to adjust acidity and as a buffering agent. Derived from citrus fruits or fermentation. |
| D&C Red No. 33 | Colorant | No | A synthetic red dye used in topical formulations and some oral medications. May cause reactions in individuals with dye sensitivities. |
| Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate - Butyl Methacrylate - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer? | Coating Agent | No | A methacrylic polymer (Eudragit E) that dissolves in acidic conditions. Used for taste-masking and moisture-protective coatings. |
| Edetate Sodium | Chelating Agent | No | A sodium salt of EDTA used to bind metal ions, preventing degradation of active ingredients and preserving formulation stability. |
| Ext. D&C Yellow No. 7? | — | No | — |
| 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. |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone Mixture | Preservative | No | A broad-spectrum preservative system (Kathon CG). Known to cause contact dermatitis and allergic sensitization in some individuals. |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No | Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide). Used as a skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations. Generally well tolerated. |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No | An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in injectable formulations and as an antiseptic in topical products. |
| Polysorbate 20 | Emulsifier/Solubilizer | No | A non-ionic surfactant similar to polysorbate 80 but derived from lauric acid. Used to solubilize and stabilize formulations. |
| Sodium Chloride | Tonicity Agent | No | Common table salt. Used to adjust the osmotic pressure of injectable and ophthalmic solutions to match body fluids. |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | No | A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product. |
| Sodium Laureth-3 Sulfate | Surfactant/Cleanser | No | An anionic surfactant used as a cleansing and foaming agent. Milder than sodium lauryl sulfate but may still cause irritation in sensitive individuals. |
| Sorbitan? | Emulsifier Base | No | A cyclic dehydration product of sorbitol, used as a base for making sorbitan ester emulsifiers. |