Silicon Dioxide
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Overview
Silicon dioxide (SiO2), or silica, is known in nature as sand or quartz. It occurs naturally in the earth’s crust, and silicates are present in water, animals and plants. Silicates are also consumed as part of the natural human diet.
In the pharmaceutical industry, silicon dioxide (also known as colloidal silicon dioxide) has many uses in tablet-making, including as an anti-caking agent, adsorbent, disintegrant, or glidant to allow powder to flow freely when tablets are processed. These compounds appear to be biologically inert. Silicon dioxide is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Indications
Silicon dioxide (SiO2), or silica, is known in nature as sand or quartz. It occurs naturally in the earth’s crust, and silicates are present in water, animals and plants. Silicates are also consumed as part of the natural human diet.
In the pharmaceutical industry, silicon dioxide (also known as colloidal silicon dioxide) has many uses in tablet-making, including as an anti-caking agent, adsorbent, disintegrant, or glidant to allow powder to flow freely when tablets are processed. These compounds appear to be biologically inert. Silicon dioxide is generally recognized as safe by the FDA. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Contraindications
Silicon Dioxide
Side Effects
No data regarding the side effects produced by Silicon Dioxide is available
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.
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Silicon Dioxide was found.
Storage
Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
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