| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Dimethicone |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00679 |
| Description |
Dimethicone is a silicone oil that is also known as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It has viscoelastic properties. Dimethicone is used as a surfactant, antifoaming agent, carminative in various products such as medical devices, food products, and lubricants. It is used in a number of health and beauty products including hair care products such as shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, and de-tangling products. On skin, it is also observed to have moisturizing actions [L1771, L1773].
A study found that that the 100 % dimethicone product is a safe and highly effective head lice treatment for children and may serve as less toxic and less resistance-prone alternative to pesticide-containing products [L1767]. |
| Indications and Usage |
Dimethicone is a colorless liquid with both cosmetic and therapeutic uses. It is used in topical creams and ointments to help distribute the active ingredients. Dimethicone is used as an anti-foaming agent, a hair and skin conditioner, and in the treatment of head lice and, as an anti-bloating/anti-flatulence agent [L1765], [L1772]. |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
P03AX05 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB11074
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| KEGG ID |
D01540
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| MeSH ID |
C501844
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| PubChem ID |
24764
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| TTD Drug ID |
Not Available
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| NDC Product Code |
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| UNII |
92RU3N3Y1O
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| Synonyms |
dimethicone | dimeticone | dimethyl polysiloxane |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H18OSi2 |
| CAS Registry Number |
107-46-0 |
| SMILES |
C[Si](C)(C)O[Si](C)(C)C |
| Chemical Structure |
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