dimenoxadol
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic opioid analgesic (anilidopiperidine class) with potent analgesic properties that is not permitted in cosmetic products and has no established safety profile for topical skin application.
Dimenoxadol is a synthetic opioid analgesic of the anilidopiperidine family, chemically related to fentanyl and methadone. It is a controlled pharmaceutical substance with no established cosmetic use. Topical application of opioid analgesics is not recognized as safe and would require pharmaceutical-grade evaluation and regulatory authorization that does not exist for cosmetics.
Known concerns
- Opioid analgesic not approved for cosmetic use
- No cosmetic safety data; pharmacological activity is potent and dose-dependent
- Not listed in EU CosIng for any cosmetic function
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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