Detail Drug Information

Silicon Dioxide (Silicon Dioxide)

Overview of 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.

Indication of Silicon Dioxide

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

Contraindication of Silicon Dioxide

No data regarding the contra indications of Silicon Dioxide is available.

Side Effects of Silicon Dioxide

No data regarding the side effects produced by Silicon Dioxide is available

Precautions of Silicon Dioxide

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.