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midodrine
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Midodrine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Midodrine is a pharmaceutical agent classified as an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist registered for medicinal use in the EU (authorised under centralized procedure). It has no legitimate function in cosmetic formulations and would be considered a drug substance if detected in beauty or personal care products. EU market surveillance under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 prohibits substances with pharmacological activity not explicitly permitted.
Known concerns
- Prescription drug substance — not authorized in cosmetics
- Cardiovascular effects (vasoconstriction, supine hypertension)
- Would require pharmaceutical authorization if present
- Not listed in any EU cosmetic positive list
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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