Colloidal silicon dioxide

What Are The Uses Of Colloidal silicon dioxide?

Colloidal silicon dioxide is a natural compound made of two earth’s materials silicon and oxygen. It is widely used as an ingredient in the drug industry, cosmetic industry, and food industry because of its anti-caking, adsorbent, disintegrant properties.

• In medicines, it is used in coating tablets
• In personal care, it is used in the production of toothpaste to remove plaques.

What Are The Side Effects Of Colloidal silicon dioxide?

Silicon dioxide is usually safe, but in some cases like an overdose, it may cause side effects such as:

• Kidney stones
• Silicosis

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Colloidal silicon dioxide?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug silicon dioxide or any other allergies.
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Kidney problems
• Autoimmune diseases