FloraSil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Flora
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking FloraSil against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
FloraSil is a dietary supplement by Flora with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair, skin, and nail health, bone health and osteoporosis, joint and connective tissue support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of FloraSil by Flora
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
FloraSil is a single-ingredient supplement: silica (also called silicon). The capsule itself contains microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, corn syrup solids, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for silica is modest. It's rated possibly effective for osteoporosis — meaning the data suggests it may help, but it's not a slam-dunk.
For hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and gum inflammation around dental implants (dental peri-implantitis), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Silica from food and most supplements is generally well tolerated — you're unlikely to notice side effects at typical doses. That said, long-term or high-dose safety hasn't been studied thoroughly, so we don't have the full picture on extended use.
During pregnancy, the safety data isn't solid enough, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can weigh the pros and cons for you. The same goes for breastfeeding; safety isn't established, so check first. (Note: inhaled silica dust in industrial settings is a different story entirely and carries serious lung risks; this supplement taken by mouth is not the same exposure.)
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for silica. That's a good starting point, but talk with your own pharmacist about your specific medications before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
FloraSil might be worth considering if you're looking into bone health support and your doctor or pharmacist thinks it fits your situation. There's no documented interaction with medications we have on file, but that's not a guarantee none exist — bring your full medication list to your own pharmacist to be sure.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on dialysis, flag this one with your doctor first.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 19, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about FloraSil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Flora |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 06199861435 |
| Net contents | 180 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 19, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 265528 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for FloraSil by Flora, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Silica | 9 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Syrup, Solids, Magnesium Stearate
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Formulation
FloraSil is a premium vegetal silica supplement that helps provide the silica you need to maintain strong, healthy hair, nails, and skin. Prepared using an aqueous extraction method developed and patented by Dr. Louis Kervran, FloraSil provides highly bioavailable silicate in the preferred form of orthosilicic acid.
Supports the growth of strong, flexible nails and lustrous hair Helps maintain the elasticity and suppleness of the skin Supports healthy skin, connective tissues, joints, and bones
Premium herbal formulas
Supports healthy hair, skin, and nails
Gluten-free Non-GMO
Vegan
Product of Canada
Formula
FloraSil provides your body with the silica it needs to restore and maintain natural beauty.
Plant-based silica for natural beauty
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily with meals.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Security sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
FloraSil by Flora label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in FloraSil by Flora
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.
Silica
No knowninteractions
Silicon is a trace mineral found in the body and in foods like oats, barley, and certain fruits and vegetables, and it is popular in supplements for h...
Silica monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Syrup, Solids, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
FloraSil by Flora Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in FloraSil. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for FloraSil, from the product label.
Flora
See all Flora products- Name
- Flora, Inc.
- Street Address
- 805 E. Badger Rd.
- City
- Lynden
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98264
- Phone Number
- 1.800.446.2110
- Web Address
- www.florahealth.com
FloraSil by Flora: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind FloraSil’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
FloraSil's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Silicon 19 references
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
- Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
- Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
- Lee MH, Lee YH, Hsu TH, et al. Silica stone--development due to long time oral trisilicate intake. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1993;27:267-9. PubMed
- Cruz Guerra, N. A., Gomez Garcia, M. A., Lovaco, Castellano F., Saez Garrido, J. C., Garcia, Cuerpo E., and Escudero, Barrilero A. [Silica urolithiasis: report of a new case]. Actas Urol.Esp 2000;24(2):202-204.
- Merget, R., Bauer, T., Kupper, H. U., Philippou, S., Bauer, H. D., Breitstadt, R., and Bruening, T. Health hazards due to the inhalation of amorphous silica. Arch Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):625-634. PubMed
- Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
- McLaughlin, J. K., Chow, W. H., and Levy, L. S. Amorphous silica: a review of health effects from inhalation exposure with particular reference to cancer. J Toxicol.Environ Health 4-25-1997;50(6):553-566. DOI
- Pelucchi, C., Pira, E., Piolatto, G., Coggiola, M., Carta, P., and La, Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann.Oncol. 2006;17(7):1039-1050. PubMed
- Gillissen, A., Gessner, C., Hammerschmidt, S., Hoheisel, G., and Wirtz, H. [Health significance of inhaled particles]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 3-24-2006;131(12):639-644.
- Hu, J. F., Qu, H., and Wang, J. Z. [Meta analysis for relationship between exposure of free silicon dioxide and lung tumor]. Zhonghua Lao.Dong.Wei Sheng Zhi.Ye.Bing.Za Zhi. 2006;24(7):415-417.
- Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
- Lacasse, Y., Martin, S., Gagne, D., and Lakhal, L. Dose-response meta-analysis of silica and lung cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2009;20(6):925-933. PubMed
- McCormic, Z. D., Khuder, S. S., Aryal, B. K., Ames, A. L., and Khuder, S. A. Occupational silica exposure as a risk factor for scleroderma: a meta-analysis. Int Arch Occup.Environ Health 2010;83(7):763-769. PubMed
- Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
- Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
- Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
- Boqué N, Valls RM, Pedret A, Puiggrós F, Arola L, Solà R. Relative absorption of silicon from different formulations of dietary supplements: a pilot randomized, double-blind, crossover post-prandial study. Sci Rep 2021;11(1):16479. PubMed
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