Zinc Oxide 1.8 g

OINTMENTTOPICALGeri-Gentle CorporationNDC: 69771-108Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

Zinc Oxide — 1.8 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 4 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Cetostearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Polyethylene Glycol 6000

⚠️ Yes — PEG

Coating/Binder

.alpha.-tocopherol

Antioxidant

Ceteth-10

Cholesterol?

Emulsifier/Stabilizer

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Lanolin

Emollient/Emulsifier

Mineral Oil

Emollient/Vehicle

Paraffin

Stiffening Agent

Petrolatum

Emollient/Barrier

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifier

Sodium Propylparaben

Steareth-20

Trolamine

Emulsifier/pH Adjuster

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate

Solubilizer/Emulsifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Cetostearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	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.
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Polyethylene Glycol 6000	Coating/Binder	⚠️ Yes — PEG	A medium-high molecular weight PEG used in tablet coatings and as a binder in solid dosage forms.
.alpha.-tocopherol	Antioxidant	No	The most biologically active form of vitamin E. Used to protect formulations from oxidative degradation.
Ceteth-10	—	No	—
Cholesterol?	Emulsifier/Stabilizer	No	A natural lipid used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in liposomal and topical formulations. Typically derived from animal sources (lanolin).
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.
Lanolin	Emollient/Emulsifier	No	A waxy substance from sheep wool used as an emollient and emulsifier. Animal-derived — relevant for vegan patients. Can cause contact dermatitis in lanolin-sensitive individuals.
Mineral Oil	Emollient/Vehicle	No	A purified petroleum-derived oil used as an emollient and vehicle in topical formulations and as a lubricant in oral laxatives.
Paraffin	Stiffening Agent	No	A petroleum-derived wax used to adjust the consistency of ointments and as a coating agent.
Petrolatum	Emollient/Barrier	No	Petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Used as a skin protectant, emollient, and ointment base in topical formulations.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Polysorbate 60	Emulsifier	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to emulsify and stabilize oil-in-water formulations. Derived from sorbitol and stearic acid.
Sodium Propylparaben	—	No	—
Steareth-20	—	No	—
Trolamine	Emulsifier/pH Adjuster	No	Triethanolamine. Used as an emulsifier and pH adjuster in topical creams and lotions.
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate	Solubilizer/Emulsifier	No	A water-soluble form of vitamin E (also called TPGS) used to improve the absorption of poorly soluble drugs. Contains a PEG component.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Lanolin(Possible — May be mammalian-derived; some alpha-gal patients react (verify source).)