Silicon Compounds
- Name
- Silicon Compounds
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001377
- Description
Inorganic compounds that contain silicon as an integral part of the molecule.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Simethicone An anti-flatulence agent used to relieve pressure, bloating, and symptoms referred to as gas. Silicon dioxide An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Magnesium aluminum silicate is used as an over the counter antacid for the self-treatment of heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion [FDA Label]. Almasilate Almasilate is indicated for use as an antacid for the neutralization of excess stomach acid . It is subsequently also used for the symptomatic treatment of diseases where it is... Montmorillonite A purified clay indicated in the treatment of intestinal pain and diarrhea. Calcium silicate Not Annotated Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate A potassium binder used to treat hyperkalemia. Silicic acid Not Annotated Pumice Pumice is a plant/plant extract used in some OTC (over-the-counter) products. It is not an approved drug. Bentoquatam Used to prevent or reduce the severity of allergic contact dermatitis due to urushiol, the allergenic resin of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. Kaolin A natural ingredient used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of various conditions including diarrhea, skin dryness, and minor skin bleeding. Magnesium trisilicate An antacid used for the symptomatic treatment of peptic ulcers. Ferumoxsil Not Annotated Talc A mineral used to prevent recurrence of malignant pleural effusions in symptomatic patients during thoracoscopy or open thoracotomy. Cyclomethicone 5 Cyclomethicone 5 is member of cyclomethicone, which are a group of liquid methyl siloxanes that have low viscosity and high volatility. Cyclomethicones are cyclic in structure with a monomer backbone... Triethoxycaprylylsilane Not Annotated Bentonite Not Annotated Phenyl trimethicone Not Annotated Silanol Silanol is an FDA-approved food contact substance that is commonly used in organosilicon chemistry and silicate mineralogy. Drometrizole trisiloxane An UV ray absorbing agent used in sunscreens to protect skin from UV radiation. Magnesium silicate Magnesium silicate is used to absorb moisture, prevent caking, and to improve the feel of a product. In the pharmaceutical companies, it is used as a dietary supplement, as part... Cyclomethicone Not Annotated Berdazimer A nitric oxide (NO)-releasing agent used to treat topical molluscum contagiosum. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Silicon dioxide Macrophage receptor MARCO target Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate Potassium target