Solvent/Emulsifier
Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
Stiffening Agent/Emollient
Castor oil treated with hydrogen to make it solid at room temperature. Used to thicken creams and ointments.
Coating/Stiffening Agent
Coating/Polish
Lubricant/Binder
Emulsifier
Emollient
Fragrance
Emollient/Vehicle
Antioxidant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Castor Oil | Solvent/Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Stiffening Agent/Emollient | ⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil |
| Canada Balsam? | — | No |
| Candelilla Wax | Coating/Stiffening Agent | No |
| Carnauba Wax | Coating/Polish | No |
| Glyceryl Dibehenate | Lubricant/Binder | No |
| Glyceryl Isostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Lanolin Oil? | Emollient | No |
| Lavender Oil | Fragrance | No |
| Safflower Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | 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 Zinc Oxide and Octocrylene that avoid allergens found in this formulation.