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.
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.
Emulsifier
A PEG-based emulsifier used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in creams and lotions. Contains a polyethylene glycol component.
Solvent/Humectant
An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Skin Protectant
Antiviral/Emollient
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Emulsifier
Emollient/Solvent
Preservative
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Emollient
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Sucrose Crosslinked) | Thickener/Gelling Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Sucrose |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | Solvent/Vehicle | ⚠️ Yes — Coconut |
| PEG-100 Monostearate | Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — PEG |
| Propylene Glycol | Solvent/Humectant | ⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol |
| Stearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Thickener | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Allantoin | Skin Protectant | No |
| Cinnamon Oil? | — | No |
| Docosanol | Antiviral/Emollient | No |
| Edetic Acid? | — | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Hydrogenated Soybean Lecithin? | Emulsifier | No |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether | Emulsifier | No |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifier | No |
| Shea Butter | Emollient | No |
| Trideceth-10 | — | 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 Lidocaine HCl, Menthol that avoid allergens found in this formulation.