Silicon Dioxide

Silica; a submicroscopic fumed silica prepared by the vapor-phase hydrolysis of a silicone compound.it has various pharmaceutical uses. Silicon Dioxide is one of the major constituent of the dental porcelain, and in granular form serves as a dental abrassive and polishing agent. Colloidal silicone dioxide is used as a suspending and thickening agent.

Brands
DISFLATYL BIBCOL SMITHICONE DIAROLYTE ORANGE FLATULEX FLATULEX
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Silicon Dioxide also known as Silicone. . It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Silicon Dioxide is 60.08. It is weakly acidic drug.
Contraindications
Silicon Dioxide
Effects
No data regarding the side effects produced by Silicon Dioxide is available
Indications
'Silicon Dioxide is primarily indicated in conditions like Alzheimer''s disease, Atherosclerosis, Backache, Fracture, Osteoporosis, Skin diseases, Sprains.'
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Silicon Dioxide was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store in a well closed container.
Warnings
Liver disease may alter the response to drugs in several ways. Prescribing should be kept to a minimum in all patients with severe liver disease, especially if jaundice, ascites, or evidence of encephalopathy present Consider dose reduction in renal failure to avoid possibility of toxicity, increased sensitivity, and side effects.
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