Suppository Base
A fat derived from cocoa beans used as a melting base in suppositories and some topical formulations. May affect individuals with chocolate or cocoa sensitivity.
Emollient/Vehicle
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).
Emollient/Emulsifier
A branched-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsifier in topical formulations.
Solvent/Vehicle
Fatty acid esters derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Used as a solvent and vehicle in oral and topical formulations. May be relevant for individuals with coconut sensitivity.
Coating/Stiffening Agent
Solvent/Vehicle
Disintegrant
Lubricant/Binder
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Solvent
Emollient/Solvent
Surfactant/Stabilizer
Emollient/Vehicle
Emollient
Emollient
Antioxidant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Butter? | Suppository Base | Uncertain — Chocolate |
| Coconut Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Isostearyl Alcohol | Emollient/Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| Candelilla Wax | Coating/Stiffening Agent | No |
| Corn Oil? | Solvent/Vehicle | No |
| Croscarmellose? | Disintegrant | No |
| Glyceryl Dibehenate | Lubricant/Binder | No |
| Glyceryl Isostearate? | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| N,n-dimethylacetamide? | Solvent | No |
| Octyldodecanol | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Oleic Acid | Surfactant/Stabilizer | No |
| Ricinoleic Acid | — | No |
| Safflower Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Shea Butter | Emollient | No |
| Squalane | Emollient | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
Other versions of Colloidal Oatmeal that avoid allergens found in this formulation.