The Basics On Bumetrizole

What is Bumetrizole?

An ultraviolet light absorber (UVA) of the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class.

What are other names for Bumetrizole?

2-(2′-HYDROXY-3′-T-BUTYL-5′-METHYLPHENYL)-5-CHLOROBENZOTRIAZOLE, 2-(2′-HYDROXY-3′-TERT-BUTYL-5′-METHYLPHENYL)-5-CHLOROBENZOTRIAZOLE, 2-(5-CHLORO-2H-BENZOTRIAZOL-2-YL)-6 -(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-4-METHYL- PHENOL, 2-(5-CHLORO-2H-BENZOTRIAZOL-2-YL)-6-(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-4-METHYLPHENOL, 2-T-BUTYL-6-(5-CHLORO-2H-BENZOTRIAZOL-2-YL)-P-CRESOL, BUMETRIZOLE, PHENOL, 2(5CHLORO2HBENZOTRIAZOL2YL)6(1,1DIMETHYLETHYL)4METHYL, PHENOL, 2-(5-CHLORO-2H-BENZOTRIAZOL-2-YL)-6 -(1,1-DIMETHYLETHYL)-4-METHYL-, and UV ABSORBER-6

What is Bumetrizole used for?

It is used for its UVB blocking abilities

How Bumetrizole is classified

Sunscreen Actives

Recommendations for using Bumetrizole during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Bumetrizole During Pregnancy

What we know about using Bumetrizole while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Bumetrizole from CIR

No report found.

Use this, not that!

Products where you might find Bumetrizole

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List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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