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Silicon Dioxide

Also known as: Silicone

Drug #1554

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.

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Primary Characteristics

Silicon Dioxide is also known as Silicone.

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 60.08 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Silicon Dioxide · pH: 4.

Molecular structure of Silicon Dioxide

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

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Indications

Silicon Dioxide is primarily indicated in conditions like Alzheimer's disease, Atherosclerosis, Backache, Fracture, Osteoporosis, Skin diseases, Sprains.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

None recorded.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

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Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Sachet
0.01 g/4.885g0.01 g/5.177g
Tabs
2 mg

Storage Conditions

Silicon Dioxide should be stored .

Drug Classification

  1. 1.99 — Unassigned

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Silicon Dioxide in Pakistan:

AventisEnglishHaroon