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PRAMOXINE HCL

CAS 637-58-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Pramoxine hydrochloride — a topical anesthetic active in OTC anti-itch products. Effective for itch relief, but it is a drug and shouldn't be treated as a casual cosmetic ingredient.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Topical local anesthetic
  • Itch-relief in OTC products
  • Well-characterized pharmacologically

Known concerns

  • Drug, not a typical cosmetic ingredient
  • Allergic contact dermatitis reported
  • Should be used under OTC monograph rules, not as cosmetic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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