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.
Preservative
A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Preservative
Skin Protectant
Chelating Agent
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Antacid/Adsorbent
Emollient/Solvent
Emollient/Barrier
Emulsifier
pH Adjuster
Conditioning Agent
Solubilizer/Emulsifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative/Solvent | ⚠️ Yes — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Methylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| Propylparaben | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Parabens |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Antioxidant | No |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | Preservative | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Magnesium Carbonate? | Antacid/Adsorbent | No |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | — | No |
| Methyl Laurate | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Petrolatum | Emollient/Barrier | No |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifier | No |
| Potassium Hydroxide | pH Adjuster | No |
| Ppg-12/smdi Copolymer | — | No |
| Stearalkonium Chloride? | Conditioning Agent | No |
| Steareth-2 | — | No |
| Steareth-21 | — | No |
| Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate? | Solubilizer/Emulsifier | 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 Hydrocortisone that avoid allergens found in this formulation.