Complex 15 (Dimethicone – Lecithin)

Medically reviewed by Chris Schwerdt. Last updated on February 10, 2025

COMPLEX 15®

Schering

Dimethicone – Lecithin

Emollient

Indications And Clinical Uses: To soothe and relieve dry, sensitive skin. Phospholipid lecithin is a water-binding agent which occurs naturally in the deepest layers of the skin. Each phospholipid molecule forms a complex of 15 water molecules creating a moisture reservoir which restores the skin’s moisture balance.

Dosage: Apply as often as needed to the hands, body and face.

Availability And Storage: Face Cream: Each 100 mL tube contains: 0.5% dimethicone, 0.1% lecithin.

Hand Cream: Each 50 mL tube contains: 1.5% dimethicone, 0.3% lecithin.

Lotion: Each 275 mL bottle contains: 1% dimethicone, 0.3% lecithin.

Nonmedicinal ingredients: Products are unscented and contain no parabens. Products contain water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, dimethicone, PEG-50 stearate, squalene, cetyl alcohol, glycol stearate, myristyl myristate, stearic acid, lecithin, C 10-30 carboxylic acid sterol ester, diazolidinyl urea, carbomer 934, magnesium aluminum silicate, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, BHT, tetrasodium EDTA.

COMPLEX 15® Schering Dimethicone – Lecithin Emollient

About Chris Schwerdt

Chris Schwerdt, PharmD is a clinical pharmacist with over two decades of experience in long-term care, pharmacy operations, and regulatory consulting. He has led closed-door pharmacy businesses and serves on Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees for both industry and government programs. His work focuses on medication policy development, formulary strategy, and optimizing patient care through drug utilization review. Chris is affiliated with ASCP, ASHP, and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.