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DMSO
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Pronounced: (Dye-meth-ul Sulf-OX-ide)
Other Names: None Listed
Catagory: Supplements |
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Drug InformationDMSO is considered anti-inflammatory and to relieve pain when applied to the skin. It has been used in treating minor injuries, tendinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, keloid scars, and scleroderma. It is also occasionally used as a vehicle to promote absorption of other therapeutic agents through the skin.
Mechanism:
DMSO is known to easily penetrate the skin and is widely distributed in body fluids and tissues. It is believed to have free-radical scavenging properties thought to be responsible for its anti-inflammatory and anti-ischemic properties. It is also believed to slow conduction of pain impulses, accounting for its pain-relieving activity.
More Info:
For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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Side EffectsOther side effects may also be sedation, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, itching, burning, sore throat, cough, and a flu-like syndrome.
Precautions:
DMSO can potentially worsen asthma, cardiac disease, diabetes, kidney or liver disorders, and some neurological conditions.
Preganant:
There is insufficient reliable information on safety of use during pregnancy or while nursing.
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Dosage InformationFor topical uses, a 50 to 90% solution is applied one to four times daily, perhaps as infrequent as once or twice weekly.
Missed Dosage:
There is no missed dose information available. Consult with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider for additional information.
Storage:
Follow package directions for proper storage. Keep away from heat, moisture or light.
Overdose:
Seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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