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Midodrine hydrochloride [USAN]
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Midodrine hydrochloride [USAN] is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This CAS number (43218-56-0) represents a different crystalline or salt form registration for midodrine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical compendia (USAN/USP). It carries the same pharmacological classification as midodrine CAS 3092-17-9 and falls under the same EU cosmetic prohibition. The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has not assessed this substance for cosmetic use, and it does not appear in any EU positive list for cosmetic ingredients.
Known concerns
- Same pharmacological profile as prescription midodrine
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics — unauthorized drug substance
- Cardiovascular effects from systemic absorption
- No SCCS opinion or cosmetic safety assessment
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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