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flunisolide
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Flunisolide is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Flunisolide is a synthetic corticosteroid developed for topical respiratory and nasal administration. Like other glucocorticoids of its class, it is classified as a prescription-only medicine in EU member states. It has no established safe use in cosmetic formulations and is covered under the broader EU cosmetic prohibition on corticosteroids under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex II.
Known concerns
- corticosteroid
- prescription drug
- EU Annex II cosmetic ban
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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