Preservative/Solvent
A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Cosolvent
Present in some MDI formulations as a cosolvent. May affect alcohol-sensitive individuals.
Solvent/Humectant
A synthetic glycol used as a solvent and humectant in topical formulations.
Sodium benzoate is a preservative used in liquid medications, syrups, and some injectable formulations.
Antioxidant
Humectant/Plasticizer
Antacid/Adjuvant
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Sweetener/Filler
Skin Protectant
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Oxidizing Agent/Antiseptic
Emollient
Emollient
Osmotic Agent
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Skin Conditioner
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol? | Preservative/Solvent | Uncertain — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol |
| Dehydrated Alcohol? | Cosolvent | Uncertain — Alcohol |
| Dipropylene Glycol? | Solvent/Humectant | Uncertain — Propylene Glycol |
| Docusate Sodium/sodium Benzoate? | — | Uncertain — Sodium Benzoate |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate? | Antioxidant | No |
| 1,2,6-hexanetriol? | Humectant/Plasticizer | No |
| Acrylic Acid-isooctyl Acrylate Copolymer? | — | No |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Antacid/Adjuvant | No |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | Antioxidant | No |
| Beta Carotene | — | No |
| Brown Iron Oxide? | — | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Caramel? | — | No |
| Citrus Sinensis Flower Oil? | — | No |
| Cyclomethicone? | — | No |
| Dextrose? | Sweetener/Filler | No |
| Dimethicone 20? | Skin Protectant | No |
| Disodium Hydrogen Citrate? | — | No |
| Ethyl Butyrate? | — | No |
| Ethylene Glycol? | — | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Isostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hydrogen Peroxide? | Oxidizing Agent/Antiseptic | No |
| Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil? | — | No |
| Isopropyl Isostearate? | Emollient | No |
| Lanolin Oil? | Emollient | No |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Osmotic Agent | No |
| Malic Acid? | — | No |
| Menthol? | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Methyl Salicylate? | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Methylpyrrolidone? | — | No |
| Monosodium Citrate? | — | No |
| Niacinamide | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Oleyl Oleate? | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):
2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, OCTOCRYLENE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.