Prohibited pharmaceutical
Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride [USAN:INN:BAN]
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride is a withdrawn sympathomimetic drug linked to hemorrhagic stroke risk in users. It is a controlled pharmaceutical with no place in cosmetic formulations or skincare products.
Skin benefits
- Has historical pharmaceutical decongestant applications
- Used in some prescription contexts in limited regions
Known concerns
- Prescription sympathomimetic drug withdrawn in many countries
- Associated with hemorrhagic stroke risk in humans
- Strictly prohibited from cosmetic use
- Has no plausible legitimate cosmetic function
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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