Cetyl Alcohol
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 26, 2023.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Cetyl alcohol (C16H34O), also known as 1-hexadecanol or palmityl alcohol, functions as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifier, emollient and surfactant in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. It is a fatty alcohol, and at room temperature exists as a waxy or flaky white solid. Cetyl alcohol has been reported to lead to cases of contact dermatitis.[1]
List of medications using Cetyl Alcohol
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 250 mg / 125 mg
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 875 mg / 125 mg
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 875 mg / 125 mg
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 500 mg / 125 mg
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 500 mg / 125 mg
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium 250 mg / 125 mg
- Budesonide Delayed Release 3 mg
- Creon 120,000 units amylase / 24,000 units lipase / 76,000 units protease
- Creon 60,000 units amylase / 12,000 units lipase / 38,000 units protease
- Creon 30,000 units amylase / 6,000 units lipase / 19,000 units protease
- Creon 180,000 units amylase / 36,000 units lipase / 114,000 units protease
- Metadate ER 20 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 20 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release (CD) 10 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release (CD) 20 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release (CD) 30 mg
- Omeprazole Delayed-Release 40 mg
- Omeprazole Delayed-Release 20 mg
- Ursodiol 500 mg
- Ursodiol 250 mg
References
- [1]Komamura, H, et al. A case of contact dermatitis due to impurities of cetyl alcohol. Contact dermatitis 1997; 36: 44–6.
Further information
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