[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. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0012403 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: Sulfoxides
sulfoxide
Inactive Ingredient Preparations
Relation/CHD: DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE 50 %
DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE 100 %