Magnesium silicate is a compound of magnesium oxide and silicon. It is the magnesium salt of silicic acid containing an unspecified amount of water. The molecular formula can be expressed... The molecular formula can be expressed more clearly as MgSiO3.xH2O.
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed · 1 reference
As a supplement, magnesium silicate acts by replacing the factor that is missing. In the case of antacids, it is a non-absorbable antacid whose main activity is related to the absorption of hydrochloric acid. More specifically, magnesium silicate acts as a neutralizing and astringent agent.
- Primary indication
- Magnesium silicate is used to absorb moisture, prevent caking, and to improve the feel of a product.Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- MgO3Si · 100.387 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- Canada, 1996
Resolves to
ZADYMNAVLSWLEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-NSMILES[O--].[O--].[O--].[Mg++].[Si+4]What you can answer from here — as of July 07, 2026
Which drugs share a target with Magnesium silicate, and which of those have an active Phase 3 trial?
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