Dimethyl Sulfoxide FDA Link Generic

A highly polar organic liquid, that is used widely as a chemical solvent. Because of its ability to penetrate biological membranes, it is used as a vehicle for topical application of pharmaceuticals. It is also used to protect tissue during CRYOPRESERVATION. Dimethyl sulfoxide shows a range of pharmacological activity including analgesia and anti-inflammation.

Also Known As:

DMSO; Dimethylsulfoxide; Sclerosol; Dimethyl Sulphoxide; Dimethylsulphinyl; Dimethylsulphoxide; Dimexide; Rheumabene; Rimso; Rimso 100; Rimso-50; Sulfinylbis(methane); Rimso 50; Rimso50; Sulfoxide, Dimethyl; Sulphoxide, Dimethyl; Methane, sulfinylbis-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Cryoprotective Agents
Free Radical Scavengers
Solvents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Sulfur Compounds: 278
  - Sulfoxides: 23
    - Dimethyl Sulfoxide: 3572

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)