DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

(dye METH il sul FOX ide) Brand: Rimso-50

What is the most significant information I must know about dimethyl sulfoxide?

• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to dimethyl sulfoxide.

• Till you receive dimethyl sulfoxide, speak your doctor if you have cancer of your bladder or kidneys. You may not be able to use this medicine, or you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials during treatment.

• Dimethyl sulfoxide will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection of the bladder.

• This medicine must be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• You may announcement a garlic- or onion-like taste in your mouth while you are receiving dimethyl sulfoxide. This effect may recent for different hours after you receive the medicine, and you may also sense these odors on your breath or skin. This is a usual side effect of dimethyl sulfoxide and is not reason for alarm.

What is dimethyl sulfoxide?

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

• This medicine will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection of the bladder.

• Dimethyl sulfoxide may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till I receive dimethyl sulfoxide?

• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to dimethyl sulfoxide.

• Till you receive dimethyl sulfoxide, speak your doctor if you have cancer of your bladder or kidneys. You may not be able to use this medicine, or you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials during treatment.

• FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine must be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether dimethyl sulfoxide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Till you receive this medicine, speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is dimethyl sulfoxide given?

• Dimethyl sulfoxide is injected directly into the bladder using a catheter or syringe inserted into the urethra (the pipe for passing urine out of your bladder). You will receive this medicine in a clinic or hospital setting.

• After dimethyl sulfoxide is placed into the bladder, you will need to keep the medicine in for 15 minutes till emptying your bladder.

• If you have severe cystitis, you may be given an anesthesia to numb your pelvic area till you are treated with dimethyl sulfoxide.

• Dimethyl sulfate is generally given once each 2 weeks before your symptoms are relieved. Follow your doctor's instructions about your specific dosing schedule.

• Your doctor may also recommend another medications to treat pain or bladder spasm. Be certain to read the medicine manual or patient instructions provided with every of your medications.

• To be certain this medicine is helping your condition and not causing deleterious effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. You may also need to have eye exams till and during treatment. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your dimethyl sulfoxide treatment.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have received too many of this medicine.

• An overdose of dimethyl sulfoxide is not expected to manufacture life-threatening symptoms.

What must I avoid while receiving dimethyl sulfoxide?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are being treated with dimethyl sulfoxide.

What are the possible side effects of dimethyl sulfoxide?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Speak your caregivers if you feel severe discomfort or irritation when the medicine is inserted or while you are holding it in your bladder. This discomfort may become smaller noticeable over time with repeat treatments.

• You may announcement a garlic- or onion-like taste in your mouth while you are receiving dimethyl sulfoxide. This effect may recent for different hours after you receive the medicine, and you may also sense these odors on your breath or skin. This is a usual side effect of dimethyl sulfoxide and is not reason for concern.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect dimethyl sulfoxide?

• There may be another drugs that can interact with dimethyl sulfoxide. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about dimethyl sulfoxide.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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