| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Talc |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D02109 |
| Description |
Talc is a mineral composed primarily of magnesium, silicon and oxygen. It is a substance often found in cosmetic and personal hygiene products including baby powder, adult body powders and facial powders. Talc helps absorb moisture, freshen materials, and reduce friction to prevent rashes.
Although talc has been widely used for decades, lawsuits that have come to the surface claim serious health complications linked to its use. In fact, recent studies have reported that talc increases the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers by approximately 30 percent. |
| Indications and Usage |
Indicated to prevent recurrence of malignant pleural effusions in symptomatic patients during thoracoscopy or open thoracotomy. |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
Not Available |
| DrugBank ID |
DB09511
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| KEGG ID |
D01084
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| MeSH ID |
D013627
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| PubChem ID |
16211421
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| TTD Drug ID |
Not Available
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| NDC Product Code |
0363-0901; 52862-010; 62327-444; 71161-148; 71161-149; 51552-0219; 62327-333; 62327-222; 71161-150 |
| UNII |
7SEV7J4R1U
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| Synonyms |
Talc | Talcum Powder |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
H2Mg3O12Si4 |
| CAS Registry Number |
14807-96-6 |
| SMILES |
O.O=[Mg].O=[Mg].O=[Mg].O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O.O=[Si]=O |
| Chemical Structure |
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