Stiffening Agent/Emollient
Castor oil treated with hydrogen to make it solid at room temperature. Used to thicken creams and ointments.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Chelating Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Counterirritant/Flavoring
Preservative/Antiseptic
Preservative
Sweetener/Humectant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Stiffening Agent/Emollient | ⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Anhydrous Citric Acid | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Calcium Chloride Anhydrous? | — | No |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | — | No |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | — | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Levomenthol? | Counterirritant/Flavoring | No |
| Phenol? | Preservative/Antiseptic | No |
| Poly(methyl Acrylate-co-methyl Methacrylate-co-methacrylic Acid 7:3:1; 280000 Mw)? | — | No |
| Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | No |
| Sorbitol | Sweetener/Humectant | 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 SALICYLIC ACID that avoid allergens found in this formulation.