Prohibited/Pharmaceutical
Fenfluramine hydrochloride [USAN]
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A withdrawn appetite suppressant drug that is associated with serious cardiac side effects. It is prohibited in EU cosmetics and has no legitimate use in any personal care or cosmetic product whatsoever.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic benefits, this is a withdrawn appetite suppressant drug
- Pharmaceutical use only, now under restricted medical authorisation
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited substance in cosmetics
- Withdrawn weight-loss drug linked to cardiac valve damage
- Causes serotonergic toxicity and pulmonary hypertension
- Strictly off-limits as a cosmetic ingredient
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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