SafeFilter · Pregnancy
EspañolIs bithionol safe during pregnancy?
Best avoided
FDA-banned in cosmetics
Bithionol is prohibited in cosmetics by the FDA because it causes skin photosensitization.
Why this result?Strong source
Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule
Confidence: High
- Bithionol is prohibited in cosmetics by the FDA because it causes skin photosensitization.
FDA 21 CFR 700.11 — Bithionol
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