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Dietary supplement

FloraSil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flora

Capsule Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

FloraSil contains one active ingredient: silica, a naturally occurring mineral form of silicon. It's meant to support bone health and connective tissue.

The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, corn syrup solids, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy hair, skin, and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: hair loss, nail brittleness, skin elasticity.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Silica is possibly effective for osteoporosis, according to the evidence we have on file. For hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and dental health around implants, the evidence isn't reliable enough yet to rate whether it works.

If bone health is your goal, that's where the research points most clearly.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Silicon

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Silica from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated, though long-term and high-dose safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. The product's safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

The serious adverse effects listed in the literature refer to inhaled crystalline silicon dust in occupational settings — a risk that doesn't apply to swallowing a capsule.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Silicon

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in FloraSil. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist, so run your current medications through the interaction checker on this page before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

FloraSil may be worth considering if you're looking to support bone health, since silica shows possible benefit for osteoporosis. Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you take medications regularly, check them against the tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement fits your health plan.

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 Jan 24, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about FloraSil, straight from the product label.

Brand Flora
Barcode (UPC) 061998614358
Net contents 180 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2024
DSLD ID 304747
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for FloraSil by Flora, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
061998614358
IngredientAmount% DV
Silica9 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Syrup solids, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

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 a highly bioavailable silicate in the preferred form of orthosilicic acid.

FloraSil provides your body with the silica it needs to restore and maintain natural beauty.

Plant-based silica for natural beauty

Brand IP Statement(s)

Prepared using an aqueous extraction method developed and patented by Dr. Louis Kervran, FloraSil provides a highly bioavailable silicate in the preferred form of orthosilicic acid.

Flora Premium Herbal Formulas

Formulation

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

Supports healthy hair, skin, and nails

Gluten-free Non-GMO

Vegan

Product of Canada

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 at room temperature.

Precautions

Security sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or damaged.

See for yourself

FloraSil by Flora label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

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 known
interactions
9 mg per serving Form: Horsetail Aerial Parts Extract

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Syrup solids, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for FloraSil, from the product label.

Flora

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Name
Flora Inc.
Street Address
805 E. Badger Rd.
City
Lynden
State
WA
ZipCode
98264
Phone Number
1.888.436.6697
Web Address
www.florahealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

FloraSil by Flora: Common Questions

Does FloraSil by Flora interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in FloraSil. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
FloraSil contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does FloraSil actually help with osteoporosis?
Silica is rated possibly effective for osteoporosis based on the data we have. That means there's some research backing it, but the evidence isn't rock-solid yet. Talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your bone health plan.
Will this help my hair grow?
The evidence for silica and hair loss isn't reliable enough to rate. We don't have solid data showing it works, so we can't say one way or the other.
Is silica safe to take every day?
Silica from food and supplements in normal amounts is generally well tolerated. What we don't know is whether taking high doses or using it long-term is safe — that hasn't been studied well. If you're planning to take it regularly, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take this while pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking FloraSil.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against use while breastfeeding. If you're nursing, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The capsule contains microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, corn syrup solids, and magnesium stearate — common fillers and binders used to make the capsule work.

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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

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.

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
  1. 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.
  2. Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
  3. Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
  4. Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
  17. Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
  18. Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
  19. 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

See these in context on the Silicon monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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