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Silicone is a versatile and biocompatible active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly utilized in compounded formulations for its unique properties.
Silicone, a versatile and biocompatible compound, is widely utilized in pharmaceutical formulations due to its unique properties. Known for its stability and inertness, silicone is often incorporated into topical and transdermal applications, providing a protective barrier and enhancing the delivery of active ingredients. Its non-reactive nature makes it an ideal choice for sensitive skin formulations, minimizing the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.
In compounding pharmacy, silicone's role extends to improving the texture and spreadability of creams and gels, ensuring even application and optimal absorption. Its hydrophobic characteristics help in forming a moisture-resistant layer, which is particularly beneficial in formulations designed to protect and heal compromised skin barriers. Additionally, silicone's flexibility and durability contribute to its use in medical devices and wound care products, where it aids in maintaining skin integrity and promoting healing.
Silicone's compatibility with a wide range of other ingredients allows for its inclusion in customized formulations tailored to specific patient needs. This adaptability is crucial in creating effective and patient-friendly compounded medications. Furthermore, silicone's ability to withstand extreme temperatures and environmental conditions ensures the stability and efficacy of the formulations in which it is used, making it a reliable component in pharmaceutical compounding.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
