Silicones in Pharmaceutical Applications – Analytical Capabilities at Solvias
By Solvias
Silicones are used in pharmaceutical applications as part of formulations, as well as during manufacturing and in packaging.
The term ‘silicones’ encompasses a large number of compounds based on polydialkylsiloxanes. The most common are trimethylsilyloxyterminated polydimethylsiloxane.
Dimethicones and simethicones are used as active ingredients and antifoaming agents in numerous anti-flatulent or anti-acid formulations. In pharmaceutical formulations, while considered active ingredients, their effect is usually caused by their physical properties, as polydimethylsiloxanes are not metabolised.