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Olive oil

Used as a source of fatty acids in total parenteral nutrition and as an additive in some cosmetic products [FDA Label].

Pentoxifylline

[A226608] Pentoxifylline has been marketed in Europe since 1972; PTX extended-release tablets sold under the trade name TRENTAL by US Pharm Holdings were first approved by the FDA on Aug 30, 1984, but … [A226410, A226415, A226455] More recently, PTX has been suggested as a possible treatment for COVID-19-induced pulmonary complications due to its ability to regulate the production of inflammatory cytokines

Bismuth subgallate

internal deodorant where it is often employed as the primary active ingredient. … Possessing protective effects on the gastric mucosa, strong astringent effects, and not as yet elucidated antimicrobial and hemostatic actions, bismuth subgallate is most commonly available as an over-the-counter

Inositol nicotinate

Inositol nicotinate, also known as Inositol hexaniacinate/hexanicotinate or "no-flush niacin", is a niacin ester and vasodilator. … Nicotinic acid plays an essential role in many important metabolic processes and has been used as lipid-lowering agent.

Polyvinyl alcohol

It has varying roles in commercial and industrial applications such as papermaking, textiles, and printing. … Polyvinyl alcohol is found in ophthalmic solutions as a lubricant to prevent irritation or to relieve dryness of the eyes [L2826].

Peanut oil

[A33169] Under the FDA, peanut oil is categorized as an approved inactive ingredient for its use in drug products. … [L2242] Under Health Canada, it is approved as an active ingredient in over-the-counter combination products.[L1113]

Benzyl alcohol

Pentoxyverine

Pentoxyverine acts on sigma-1 receptors, as well as kappa and mu-opioid receptors. The FDA withdrew the use of all oral gel drug products containing pentoxyverine citrate. … Pentoxyverine, also referred to as carbetapentane, is a non-opioid central acting antitussive with antimuscarinic, anticonvulsant [A32717], and local anesthetic properties.

Metocurine iodide

Metocurine Iodide is no longer available on the US market. … It is used as an anesthesia adjunct to induce skeletal muscle relaxation and to reduce the intensity of muscle contractions in convulsive therapy Metocurine iodide has a moderate risk of inducing histamine

Hypromellose

Hypromellose is also found in eye drops as a lubricant [L1803]. … It acts as a thickening agent, coating polymer, bioadhesive, solubility enhancer in solid dispersions, and binder in the process of granulation and in modified release formulations [A24840].