Silicon
Active ingredient
Sold as Silicium Metallicum
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 41
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Silicon is an element found naturally in the earth's crust [1]. It is not assigned to a specific drug class in the provided information [1]. There are no approved uses listed for silicon in this market [1].
Silicon is available under various brand names, including Silicium Metallicum [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 41 adverse event reports associated with silicon [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include eye pain, death, nausea, pneumonia, and arthritis [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | September 28, 2023 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
1 product on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [1].
Most-reported reactions to the US regulator (12 mo to June 4, 2026): 41 reports total. [2]
- Eye Pain 5
- Death 3
- Nausea 3
- Pneumonia 3
- Arthritis 2
- Diarrhoea 2
- Eye Irritation 2
- Fall 2
- Fatigue 2
- Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes 2
- Ill-Defined Disorder 2
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 06738254-9a73-f4… · revised September 28, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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