Dimethicone
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Dimethicone (also called polymethylsiloxane) is a silicon-based polymer used as a lubricant and conditioning agent. It functions as an anti-foaming agent, skin conditioning agent, occlusive and skin protectant. It is found in many cosmetic and hygiene products like nail polish, conditioners, make-up, sunscreens, deodorants, and shampoo. Examples of products that contain dimethicone include Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion and Johnson's Baby Cream.
[1] [1]Drugs.com. Dimethicone Cream. Accessed March 31, 2014. http://www.drugs.com/cdi/dimethicone-cream.html
[2] [2]Environmental Working Group. Dimethicone. Accessed March 31, 2014. http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702011/DIMETHICONE/
Further information
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Top Medications with this excipient
- Aspir-Low aspirin 81 mg
- Aspirin 81 mg
- Aspirin Delayed Release 81 mg
- Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 40 mg
- ConRx Pain Reliever acetaminophen 250 mg / aspirin 250 mg / caffeine 65 mg
- Creon 15,000 units amylase / 3,000 units lipase / 9,500 units protease
- Divalproex Sodium 250 mg
- Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release 500 mg
- Loperamide Hydrochloride 2 mg
- Nizatidine 150 mg
- Nortriptyline Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Pancreaze 17,500 USP units amylase; 4,200 USP units lipase; 10,000 USP units protease
- Prozac 10 mg
- Retrovir 100 mg
- Rifampin 300 mg
- Rifampin 150 mg
- Seconal Sodium 100 mg
- Strattera 40 mg
- Symbyax 50 mg / 6 mg
- Symbyax 25 mg / 3 mg
