CYCLOSPORINE (CYCLOSPORINE) 0.5 mg

EMULSIONOPHTHALMICSaptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLCNDC: 71656-012Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

Castor Oil

⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil

Solvent/Emulsifier

Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Castor Oil	Solvent/Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil	Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
Carbomer Copolymer Type A (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A crosslinked acrylic acid copolymer used to create clear gels and thicken topical formulations.
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.
Polysorbate 80	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to dissolve and stabilize ingredients that do not mix well with water. Derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
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.