Polydimethyl Siloxane

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

GI tract: To relieve flatulence, to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Eye (as silicon oil): Retinal detachments and contact lenses. medical devices to elastomers, rhampoos. Topical use for prevention, maceration and excoriation of skin, bedsores, ulcers and burns. Use in medical devices to elastomers, rhampoos.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Topical Use - Hypersensitivity.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Infantile colic.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Eye: Cataract, corneal decompensation, glaucoma, pupillary block, keratopathy iritis and endophthalmitis. Topical use: Itching, burning, sensation and rashes.

Drug Category/Class

Polydimethyl Siloxane has 2 Brands listed


Silicomet (10 ml)Xymol (40 mg)

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