Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
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.
Indications
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.
Contraindications
You should not be treated with dimethyl sulfoxide if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
bladder or kidney cancer ; or vision problems.
It is not known whether dimethyl sulfoxide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers if you feel severe discomfort or irritation when the medicine is inserted, or while you are holding it in your bladder. This may become less noticeable over time with repeat treatments.
You may notice a garlic - or onion-like taste in your mouth while you are receiving dimethyl sulfoxide. This effect may last for several hours after you receive the medicine, and you may also sense these odors on your breath or skin. This is a normal side effect of dimethyl sulfoxide and is not cause for concern.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
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.
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
Intravesical ( ) —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Dimethyl sulfoxide used in the bladder is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.