Dimethicone

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Uses 3 Adverse-effects 4 More General Terms 5 References

Introduction

• a linear silicone

Uses

• lotion of dimethicone in a volatile silicone base has been used to treat lice
• used as ointment
• vehicle in sunscreening agent

Adverse-effects

• can cause contact dermatitis

More General Terms

• dermatologic agent

References

- NLM MeSH Browser [1] dimethicone