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Compounding & Compatibility

Disclaimer: This data is provided for informational purposes only, representing the results of a study of product stability with various active pharmaceutical ingredients. It does not serve, and cannot be construed, as representation of guarantee of product performance. In all cases the pharmacist is advised to consult recognized pharmaceutical compendia and other sources for product formulation, characteristics and methods used, including stability. Pharmaceutical Specialties, Inc. makes no warranties or presentations with regard to the appropriateness of this product in any compounded formulation and is solely at the discretion and liability of the pharmacist and practitioner relationship.

Key:
● Formulation is compatible
x Formulation is incompatible
+ Stability data is available
○ Formulation is not studied

Active(s) and Concentration Vanicream Cream Vanicream Ointment
L-Ascorbic acid (5%), (20%) x +
Benzoyl peroxide (1.5%), Erythromycin (3%)
Clindamycin (2%), Tretinoin (0.015%)
Coal Tar (LCD) (10%)
Cromolyn sodium (4%) + +
Crude coal tar (2%)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (0.1%), (5%) +
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate (0.4%) +
Erythromycin (2%)
Estradiol (0.6%) + +
Estradiol (0.01%), Vitamin E Succinate (2%) +
Estradiol (0.01%), Estriol (0.01%), Estrone (0.01%), Progesterone (0.1%) +
Estradiol (1%), Estriol (1%), Estrone (1%), Progesterone (25%) +
Glycolic acid (5%), (20%)
Hydrocortisone (2%)
Hydroquinone (4%) x +
Ichthammol (3%)
Ketoprofen (10%) +
Lactic acid (12%)
Menthol (4%)
Menthol (0.1%), Phenol (0.1%)
Niacinamide (5%)
Oil-in-water bases
Oxybenzone (6%)
Phenol (above 1%) x
Progesterone (20%) + +
Salicylic acid (5%)
Salicylic acid (2%), Sulfur (2%)
Salicylic acid (10%), Urea (20%)
Starch (15%), Zinc oxide (10%)
Testosterone (1%), (2%) + +
Tretinoin (0.05%)
Triamcinolone acetonide (0.025%), (0.5%) +
Urea (20%)
Urea (40%), VanicreamTM Ointment (30%)
VanicreamTM Ointment (50%)
Water x
Active Lifestyle Alcohol Free Botanical Extract Free Cocamidopropyl Betataine Free Dermatologist Tested Dye Free Formaldehyde Free Fragrance Free Gluten Free Kid Friendly Lanolin Free Non-Comedogenic non-greasy Oil Free Paraben Free Phosphate Free Preservative Free Protein Free Soap Free Sulfate Free Won't Clog Pores Zinc Oxide