Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Docosanol inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Wondering whether your Docosanol has lactose, gluten, soy, a dye or gelatin in it? The medicine is the same, but the fillers, coatings and colors differ from one company to the next. This page shows what each Docosanol product's FDA label lists, so you can find a version that leaves out what you avoid and ask your pharmacist for it by its NDC.

We have read the FDA labels of 73 of the 73 current Docosanol products on the market today, from 41 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Curated and coded by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS, clinical pharmacist. The ingredient groups this page checks for (what counts as a gluten source, a synthetic dye, soy and so on) are his classification; the lists themselves are the manufacturers' own FDA labels. Updated October 6, 2026. Rebuilt daily from the FDA directory; labels re-read when the FDA publishes a new version.

Ask about your bottle

Is there something in your Docosanol? Ask in plain words.

Name the company, strength or the NDC on your bottle and the ingredient you avoid. The answer comes only from the FDA labels on this page.

Answers are drawn from the FDA label data on this page and checked against it. They are not medical advice: confirm with your pharmacist before relying on them.

The short answer

Which Docosanol products list lactose, a gluten source, soy, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Docosanol product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Docosanol product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Docosanol product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Docosanol product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Docosanol product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Benzyl alcohol 73 of 73 Propylene glycol 73 of 73 Sugar 73 of 73

Find a version without it

Every current Docosanol product and what its label lists

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Docosanol 100 mg/g ointment or gel topical cream 73 companies Benzyl alcohol 73 Propylene glycol 73 Sugar (sucrose, dextrose) 73
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
AAFES/Your Military ExchangesNDC 55301-0112-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
AAFES/Your Military ExchangesNDC 55301-0877-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC 62332-0682-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedNDC 46708-0682-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Amazon.com ServicesNDC 72288-0006-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Amerisource BergenNDC 46122-0800-36 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
AurohealthNDC 58602-0019-08 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Best ChoiceNDC 63941-0922-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
BlistexNDC 10157-2124-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Care OneNDC 72476-0492-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Care OneNDC 72476-0922-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Care OneNDC 72476-0965-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Chain Drug ConsortiumNDC 68016-0344-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
CosetteNDC 00713-0353-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
CVS PharmacyNDC 51316-0763-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
DolgencorpNDC 55910-0550-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
DolgencorpNDC 55910-0859-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
DolgencorpNDC 55910-0963-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Dr.Reddys'NDC 43598-0044-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Encube EthicalsNDC 21922-0023-17 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
EQUATENDC 49035-0259-35 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Family DollarNDC 55319-0922-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
FSA StoreNDC 81522-0112-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
FSA StoreNDC 81522-0922-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
FSA StoreNDC 81522-0923-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
H2-PharmaNDC 61269-0881-35 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
H2-PharmaNDC 61269-0989-37 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
HaleonNDC 00135-0200-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
HaleonNDC 00135-0300-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
H E BNDC 37808-0223-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
H E BNDC 37808-0229-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
H E BNDC 37808-0661-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
H E BNDC 37808-0765-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Julie ProductsNDC 82791-0362-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
KLM Laboratories PrivateNDC 84725-0001-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
KrogerNDC 30142-0286-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Leader/ Cardinal Health 110NDC 70000-0672-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Leader/ Cardinal Health 110NDC 70000-0743-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
MeijerNDC 41250-0867-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Meijer DistributionNDC 79481-0065-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Meijer DistributionNDC 79481-9220-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
P & L DevelopmentNDC 59726-0112-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
P & L DevelopmentNDC 59726-0221-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
P & L DevelopmentNDC 59726-0877-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
P & L DevelopmentNDC 59726-0922-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
P & L DevelopmentNDC 59726-0924-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Publix Super MarketsNDC 41415-0660-03 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
RugbyNDC 00536-1427-04 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
SafewayNDC 21130-0605-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
SafewayNDC 21130-0770-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
SafewayNDC 21130-0823-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
SportpharmNDC 85766-0239-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Strategic Sourcing ServicesNDC 62011-0433-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Strategic Sourcing ServicesNDC 70677-1255-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
SunNDC 51672-1406-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
TARGETNDC 11673-0769-14 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
TARGETNDC 11673-0846-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
The KrogerNDC 30142-0869-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
The KrogerNDC 30142-0981-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Topco AssociatesNDC 76162-0818-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
Topco AssociatesNDC 76162-0900-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFINDC 41163-0724-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WalgreensNDC 00363-6510-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WalgreensNDC 00363-8877-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WalgreensNDC 00363-8980-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WalgreensNDC 00363-9220-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WalgreensNDC 00363-9222-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WALMARTNDC 79903-0011-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WALMARTNDC 79903-0118-14 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WALMARTNDC 79903-0248-07 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WALMARTNDC 79903-0402-10 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
WALMARTNDC 79903-0435-00 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5), SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER
YYBANDC 73581-0004-02 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol Sugar (sucrose, dextrose)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, LIGHT MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, WATER

A product with none of these listed is not certified to be without them: the label says what the manufacturer declared, and the source of a starch or a flavor is often not stated. The companies are the FDA's labelers, which include repackagers and distributors selling another company's product under their own label. The NDC opens the product's own page, with the full label and its inactive-ingredient notes.

Docosanol and benzyl alcohol

Benzyl alcohol: A preservative, mostly in injections and liquids; not for newborns. Every checked Docosanol product (73) lists benzyl alcohol.

Show which Docosanol products list benzyl alcohol and which do not, by product and company

Lists benzyl alcohol

  • 100 mg/g ointment or gel topical cream: AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Amazon.com Services, Amerisource Bergen, Aurohealth, Best Choice, Blistex, Care One, Care One, Care One, Chain Drug Consortium, Cosette, CVS Pharmacy, Dolgencorp, Dolgencorp, Dolgencorp, Dr.Reddys', Encube Ethicals, EQUATE, Family Dollar, FSA Store, FSA Store, FSA Store, H2-Pharma, H2-Pharma, Haleon, Haleon, H E B, H E B, H E B, H E B, Julie Products, KLM Laboratories Private, Kroger, Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Meijer, Meijer Distribution, Meijer Distribution, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, Publix Super Markets, Rugby, Safeway, Safeway, Safeway, Sportpharm, Strategic Sourcing Services, Strategic Sourcing Services, Sun, TARGET, TARGET, The Kroger, The Kroger, Topco Associates, Topco Associates, United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, YYBA

Docosanol and propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. Every checked Docosanol product (73) lists propylene glycol.

Show which Docosanol products list propylene glycol and which do not, by product and company

Lists propylene glycol

  • 100 mg/g ointment or gel topical cream: AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Amazon.com Services, Amerisource Bergen, Aurohealth, Best Choice, Blistex, Care One, Care One, Care One, Chain Drug Consortium, Cosette, CVS Pharmacy, Dolgencorp, Dolgencorp, Dolgencorp, Dr.Reddys', Encube Ethicals, EQUATE, Family Dollar, FSA Store, FSA Store, FSA Store, H2-Pharma, H2-Pharma, Haleon, Haleon, H E B, H E B, H E B, H E B, Julie Products, KLM Laboratories Private, Kroger, Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Meijer, Meijer Distribution, Meijer Distribution, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, Publix Super Markets, Rugby, Safeway, Safeway, Safeway, Sportpharm, Strategic Sourcing Services, Strategic Sourcing Services, Sun, TARGET, TARGET, The Kroger, The Kroger, Topco Associates, Topco Associates, United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, YYBA

Docosanol and sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

Sugar (sucrose, dextrose): A consideration in diabetes, mostly in liquids and chewables. Every checked Docosanol product (73) lists sugar (sucrose or dextrose).

Show which Docosanol products list sugar (sucrose or dextrose) and which do not, by product and company

Lists sugar (sucrose or dextrose)

  • 100 mg/g ointment or gel topical cream: AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Amazon.com Services, Amerisource Bergen, Aurohealth, Best Choice, Blistex, Care One, Care One, Care One, Chain Drug Consortium, Cosette, CVS Pharmacy, Dolgencorp, Dolgencorp, Dolgencorp, Dr.Reddys', Encube Ethicals, EQUATE, Family Dollar, FSA Store, FSA Store, FSA Store, H2-Pharma, H2-Pharma, Haleon, Haleon, H E B, H E B, H E B, H E B, Julie Products, KLM Laboratories Private, Kroger, Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Meijer, Meijer Distribution, Meijer Distribution, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, P & L Development, Publix Super Markets, Rugby, Safeway, Safeway, Safeway, Sportpharm, Strategic Sourcing Services, Strategic Sourcing Services, Sun, TARGET, TARGET, The Kroger, The Kroger, Topco Associates, Topco Associates, United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, WALMART, YYBA

At the pharmacy counter

How to use this at the pharmacy counter

  1. Pick the company whose list suits you and copy the NDC from the table. Many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one if you ask before the prescription is filled; some buy from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check.
  2. Treat "does not list" as exactly that. The label is what the manufacturer declared; a flavor or a starch may have an unstated source, and lines change. For celiac disease or a serious allergy, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written statement about the lot you have.
  3. Check the bottle each refill. A different company usually means a different shape, color and inactive-ingredient list; the pharmacist can tell you who made it, and the two-NDC comparison shows the difference line by line.
  4. If you need one company's version kept constant, ask your prescriber to write that company or the NDC on the prescription and tell the pharmacy you need it held. Rules vary by state and plan, so confirm with the pharmacist.
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Common questions about Docosanol inactive ingredients

Is Docosanol gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Docosanol product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 73 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and none lists a starch without a stated source. If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Docosanol contain lactose?
No checked Docosanol product lists lactose on its label. People with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Does Docosanol contain soy?
No checked Docosanol product lists a soy ingredient (soybean oil or soy lecithin) on its label. Soy lecithin is the usual form and the amount is small, but people with a soy allergy often prefer a version that does not list it.
Is there a dye-free Docosanol?
No checked Docosanol product lists a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant) on its label. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Docosanol contain gelatin?
No checked Docosanol product lists gelatin on its label. Gelatin is usually bovine or porcine and the label rarely says which; for kosher, halal or vegetarian needs, ask the manufacturer.
Why do the inactive ingredients differ between manufacturers?
A generic must match the brand's active ingredient, strength, dose form and how it is absorbed; its fillers, binders, coatings and colorants are the manufacturer's own choice. That is why one Docosanol product can list lactose and a dye while another from a different company lists neither.
Can my pharmacy give me a specific manufacturer's version?
Often, if you ask before the prescription is filled: many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one. Some pharmacies buy a generic from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check. Give them the NDC from this page; the company name alone is often enough.
How current is this list?
The products are the ones in the FDA's current NDC directory as of October 6, 2026. The list is rebuilt every day, the FDA directory is re-imported every week, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it, re-read when the FDA publishes a new version. Formulations change, so check the label on your own bottle and ask your pharmacist if a refill looks different.

Sources: the products are the finished Docosanol products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 6, 2026; each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA Structured Product Label via DailyMed, as our label sync last read it. The concern groups are HelloPharmacist's classification of the names the label declares. Educational information only, not medical advice; confirm with your pharmacist before relying on a list. ← Back to the Docosanol guide