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.
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.
Emulsifier/Thickener
A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Emulsifier
A PEG-modified sorbitan ester used as a non-ionic emulsifier in topical formulations.
pH Adjuster
Skin Protectant
Chelating Agent
Emollient
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Preservative
Emulsifier
Antioxidant
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Solvent/Preservative | ⚠️ Yes — Alcohol |
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| Cetyl Alcohol? | Emulsifier/Thickener | Uncertain — Cetyl Alcohol |
| PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate | Emulsifier | ⚠️ Yes — PEG |
| Aminomethylpropanol | pH Adjuster | No |
| Calcium Phosphate? | — | No |
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked) | — | No |
| Dimethicone 20 | Skin Protectant | No |
| Distearoylphosphatidylcholine, Dl-? | — | No |
| Edetate Disodium | Chelating Agent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifier | No |
| Steareth-2 | — | No |
| Steareth-21 | — | No |
| Tocopherol | Antioxidant | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
Other versions of Lidocaine HCl and Menthol that avoid allergens found in this formulation.