Eczema Reliegf Skin Protectant EQB (Colloidal Oatmeal 2%) 2 g

CREAMTOPICALWalmartNDC: 79903-209Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

OATMEAL — 2 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Sodium Benzoate

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.

.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate

Antioxidant

Algeldrate?

Antacid

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Edetate Disodium Anhydrous

Chelating Agent

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?

Emollient

Ginger

Flavoring/Active

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Glyceryl Stearate Se?

Emulsifier

Laureth-2

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Levomenthol?

Counterirritant/Flavoring

Magnesium Carbonate?

Antacid/Adsorbent

N,n-dimethylacetamide?

Solvent

Petrolatum

Emollient/Barrier

Phenol?

Preservative/Antiseptic

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Polylactide (14000 Mw)?

Potassium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Shea Butter

Emollient

Triacetin?

Plasticizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Sodium Benzoate	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate	A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
.alpha.-tocopherol Acetate	Antioxidant	No	Vitamin E acetate. Used as an antioxidant to protect active ingredients from degradation during storage.
Algeldrate?	Antacid	No	Aluminum hydroxide gel. Used as an antacid and in some vaccine formulations as an adjuvant.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Edetate Disodium Anhydrous	Chelating Agent	No	Water-free form of disodium EDTA. Binds metal ions to improve stability and effectiveness of preservative systems.
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?	Emollient	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations.
Ginger	Flavoring/Active	No	Ginger root extract used as a flavoring agent and for its anti-nausea properties. Generally well tolerated.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Glyceryl Stearate Se?	Emulsifier	No	Self-emulsifying glyceryl stearate. A lipid-based emulsifier used to stabilize creams and lotions.
Laureth-2	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and solubilizer in topical formulations.
Levomenthol?	Counterirritant/Flavoring	No	The natural isomer of menthol. Produces a cooling sensation and is used as a counterirritant and flavoring agent.
Magnesium Carbonate?	Antacid/Adsorbent	No	A magnesium salt used as an antacid and adsorbent. Also used as a drying agent in tablet manufacturing.
N,n-dimethylacetamide?	Solvent	No	An organic solvent used in transdermal and topical formulations to dissolve active ingredients.
Petrolatum	Emollient/Barrier	No	Petroleum jelly (Vaseline). Used as a skin protectant, emollient, and ointment base in topical formulations.
Phenol?	Preservative/Antiseptic	No	An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in injectable formulations and as an antiseptic in topical products.
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative	No	A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth in topical and some oral formulations. Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Polylactide (14000 Mw)?	—	No	—
Potassium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust pH in pharmaceutical formulations. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.
Shea Butter	Emollient	No	A fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Used as an emollient and moisturizer in topical formulations. Tree nut-derived — may be relevant for individuals with tree nut allergies.
Triacetin?	Plasticizer	No	Glyceryl triacetate. A plasticizer used in film coatings to make them flexible and prevent cracking.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🫘Soy 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)
Glyceryl Stearate Se(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)