Preservative/Solvent
A preservative and solvent used in injectable and topical formulations.
Solvent/Emulsifier
Derived from castor beans. Used in liquid and injectable formulations. Allergic reactions are rare but documented.
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.
Antioxidant
Humectant/Solvent
Emollient/Solvent
Skin Protectant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol? | Preservative/Solvent | Uncertain — Benzyl Alcohol |
| Castor Oil? | Solvent/Emulsifier | Uncertain — Castor Oil |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| : Water | — | No |
| 2-hexanediol (1 | — | No |
| Acrylamide/sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer? | — | No |
| Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | — | No |
| Amino Methacrylate Copolymer? | — | No |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | — | No |
| And Xanthan Gum? | — | No |
| Annatto Extract? | — | No |
| Ascorbic Acid? | Antioxidant | No |
| Beta Vulgaris (beet) Root Extract? | — | No |
| Beta-cyclodextrin? | — | No |
| Butyl Stearate? | — | No |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Calcium Disodium Edta? | — | No |
| Calcium Hydroxide? | — | No |
| Calcium Pyrophosphate? | — | No |
| Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil? | — | No |
| Carprylyl Glycol | — | No |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate? | — | No |
| Cocoyl Caprylocaprate? | Emollient/Solvent | No |
| Cyclohexasiloxane | — | No |
| Cyclomethicone? | — | No |
| Cyclopenta Siloxane | — | No |
| Dihexadecyl Phosphate? | — | No |
| Dimethicone 20? | Skin Protectant | 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 OCTINOXATE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, AVOBENZONE, ENSULIZOLE, OCTOCRYLENE, BEMOTRIZINOL, NIACINAMIDE, ADENOSINE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.