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.
Stiffening Agent/Emollient
Castor oil treated with hydrogen to make it solid at room temperature. Used to thicken creams and ointments.
Preservative
A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Antacid
pH Adjuster/Buffer
Buffer
Humectant/Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Thickener/Binder
Sweetener/Humectant
Sweetener
Sweetener
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Stiffening Agent/Emollient | ⚠️ Yes — Castor Oil |
| Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate |
| Algeldrate? | Antacid | No |
| Carrageenan? | — | No |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH Adjuster/Buffer | No |
| Disodium Citrate Sesquihydrate | Buffer | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Menthol | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Raspberry Juice | — | No |
| Sodium Alginate | Thickener/Binder | No |
| Sorbitol Solution | Sweetener/Humectant | No |
| Soybean | — | No |
| Sucralose | Sweetener | No |
| Xylitol | Sweetener | 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 Sodium Fluoride that avoid allergens found in this formulation.