Preservative/Solvent
A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent
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.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Filler/Sweetener
A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and bulking agent. Can cause osmotic diarrhea in sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Bittering Agent
Skin Protectant
Coating Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Emollient
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Stabilizer/Buffer
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol? | Preservative/Solvent | Uncertain — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Mannitol? | Filler/Sweetener | Uncertain — Mannitol |
| .alpha.-tocopherol? | Antioxidant | No |
| Agar? | — | No |
| Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant | No |
| Caffeine | — | No |
| Caprylic/capric/succinic Triglyceride? | — | No |
| Cinnamon Oil? | — | No |
| Citrus Sinensis Flower Oil? | — | No |
| Denatonium Benzoate? | Bittering Agent | No |
| Dimethicone 20? | Skin Protectant | No |
| Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate - Butyl Methacrylate - Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer? | Coating Agent | No |
| Ethyl Myristate? | — | No |
| Ethylene-propylene Copolymer? | — | No |
| Fragrance Soap? | — | No |
| Gluconolactone | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl 1-stearate | — | No |
| Isopropyl Isostearate? | Emollient | No |
| Karaya Gum? | — | No |
| Lime Oil, Cold Pressed? | — | No |
| Methyl Salicylate? | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Methylpyrrolidone? | — | No |
| Monosodium Glutamate Hydrate? | Stabilizer/Buffer | No |
| Monostearyl Citrate? | — | No |
| Multisterol Extract? | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components: