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
pH Adjuster
Thickener/Gelling Agent
Emollient
Humectant/Solvent
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Filler/Binder
Flavoring/Counterirritant
Emollient/Vehicle
Emollient/Barrier
Preservative
Emulsifier
Solubilizer/Emulsifier
| Ingredient | Purpose | Common Allergen? |
|---|---|---|
| Cetostearyl Alcohol | Emulsifier/Stiffening Agent | ⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol |
| .alpha.-tocopherol Acetate | Antioxidant | No |
| Aminomethylpropanol | pH Adjuster | No |
| Carbomer Homopolymer | Thickener/Gelling Agent | No |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate? | Emollient | No |
| Glycerin | Humectant/Solvent | No |
| Glyceryl Monostearate | Emulsifier | No |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water | Skin Conditioner | No |
| Maltodextrin | Filler/Binder | No |
| Menthol | Flavoring/Counterirritant | No |
| Mineral Oil | Emollient/Vehicle | No |
| Petrolatum | Emollient/Barrier | No |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | No |
| Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether | Emulsifier | No |
| Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate? | Solubilizer/Emulsifier | No |
| White Petrolatum | — | No |
This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.
1 ingredient may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):
1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:
Other versions of HYDROCORTISONE, BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN B SULFATE, LIDOCAINE that avoid allergens found in this formulation.