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Antimalarial drug (banned in cosmetics)

Sulfalene

CAS 152-47-6
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A prescription sulfonamide antimalarial drug, explicitly banned from EU cosmetics. It has no skincare function, and the sulfonamide class is linked to severe allergic skin reactions.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic role; sulfalene is a long-acting sulfonamide antimalarial drug
  • Listed in cosmetic regulation only to keep medicines out of cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as a prohibited medicinal substance
  • Sulfonamide class is associated with severe allergic reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Pharmacological activity not appropriate for cosmetic exposure
  • Inclusion in a cosmetic would make the product an unauthorised medicine

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.