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Dextromethorphan (INN) and its salts

CAS 125-71-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Dextromethorphan (inn) And Its Salts is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Dextromethorphan (INN) is a morphinan-class antitussive used as a prescription (or OTC in some countries) cough suppressant. Under EU CLP it carries H301 (Acute toxicity, oral) hazard classification. It is a controlled substance (Schedule I in some jurisdictions, OTC in others) and is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes as an authorised cosmetic ingredient.

Known concerns

  • Acute oral toxicity (H301)
  • Controlled substance
  • Not authorised for cosmetic use under EU regulation
  • Risk of dissociative effects at high doses

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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