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EspañolIs hexachlorophene safe during pregnancy?
Best avoided
FDA-restricted to prescription use
Hexachlorophene is neurotoxic and restricted by the FDA to prescription products; it isn't permitted in ordinary OTC cosmetics beyond trace preservative levels.
Why this result?Strong source
Based on: A BumpBites curated pregnancy rule
Confidence: High
- Hexachlorophene is neurotoxic and restricted by the FDA to prescription products; it isn't permitted in ordinary OTC cosmetics beyond trace preservative levels.
FDA — Hexachlorophene (21 CFR 250.250; 700)
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