Pharmaceutical (non-cosmetic)
Dextromethorphan hydrochloride
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Dextromethorphan hydrochloride is a centrally acting cough medicine, not a cosmetic ingredient. It is regulated as a medicinal product with abuse potential and is outside cosmetic ingredient frameworks.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
- Established as an antitussive cough medicine
Known concerns
- Pharmaceutical cough suppressant, not a cosmetic ingredient
- Centrally active opioid-like NMDA receptor antagonist
- Potential for abuse and serious systemic effects
- Outside the scope of EU Cosmetics Regulation permitted use
- Listed among medicinal substances restricted to drug products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.