Active Ingredient
Bitolterol mesylate [USAN]
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator drug salt for asthma — pharmaceutical only. Cardiovascular side-effect profile and prescription status make it categorically inappropriate as a cosmetic ingredient.
Skin benefits
- Beta-2 bronchodilator effect in pharmaceutical respiratory use
Known concerns
- Prescription-only beta-agonist drug
- Systemic cardiovascular effects from absorption
- Inappropriate as cosmetic ingredient
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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