Dimethyl Sulfoxide: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Dimethyl sulfoxide is indicated for the symptomatic relief of patients with interstitial cystitis. Dimethyl sulfoxide has not been approved as being safe and effective for any other indication. There is no clinical evidence of effectiveness of dimethyl sulfoxide in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 8f699de6…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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