Dimethyl sulfoxide

Dosage Forms & Strengths

intravesicular solution

• 50%

Interstitial Cystitis

Instill 50 mL intravesicularly into bladder and allow to remain for 15 minutes; repeat q2Weeks until symptom relief

After maximum symptomatic relief achieved, may decrease frequency

Safety and efficacy not established

Dimethyl Sulfoxide may be found in some form under the following brand names:

• Rimso-50

• Synotic

Dimethyl Sulfoxide is part of the drug classes:

• Other topical products for joint and muscular pain

• Other urologicals

Take dimethyl sulfoxide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Dimethyl Sulfoxide dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

• the condition being treated
• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication
• your weight
• your height
• your age
• your gender

Dimethyl Sulfoxide is available in the following doses:

• Dimethyl Sulfoxide 100% Topical Solution
• Dimethyl Sulfoxide 50% Irrigation Solution
• Dimethyl Sulfoxide 99% Irrigation Solution
• Dimethyl Sulfoxide Compounding Liquid
• Dimethyl Sulfoxide Topical 100% Topical Solution

Dimethyl sulfoxide is used to treat pain and swelling caused by bladder or urinary conditions including cystitis (bladder inflammation or irritation).

Dimethyl sulfoxide will not treat a bladder infection.

Dimethyl sulfoxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

Consult your pharmacist.

Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

Applies to dimethyl sulfoxide: intravesical solution

Along with its needed effects, dimethyl sulfoxide may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking dimethyl sulfoxide:

• Nasal congestion
• shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• skin rash, hives, or itching
• swelling of face

Some patients may have some discomfort during the time this medicine is being put into the bladder. However, the discomfort usually becomes less each time the medicine is used.

Dimethyl sulfoxide may cause you to have a garlic-like taste within a few minutes after the medicine is put into the bladder. This effect may last for several hours. It may also cause your breath and skin to have a garlic-like odor, which may last up to 72 hours.