Solvent/Preservative
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) used as a solvent, preservative, or extraction agent. Present in many liquid formulations. May be relevant for patients avoiding alcohol for medical or religious reasons.
Thickener/Gelling Agent
A sucrose-crosslinked acrylic acid polymer used to create gels for 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.
pH Adjuster
Skin Protectant
Chelating Agent
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Preservative
Emulsifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Sucrose |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Aminomethylpropanol | pH Adjuster | No |
| Calcium Phosphate? | — | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-? | — | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifier | No |
| Steareth-21 | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
Other versions of LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE and MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM that avoid allergens found in this formulation.