DMSO Liquid Solution for Pets is used to reduce joint inflammation and swelling in dogs and horses. It works for pets with injuries and those with pain from osteoarthritis. DMSO is used topically on the skin.
Dogs and Horses
DMSO, also know as dimethyl sulfoxide is commonly used in equines and some dogs to reduce inflammation and swelling in the joints. It works as an effective pain killer by blocking the nerve conduction fibers that produce pain. DMSO Liquid Solution for Pets stimulates healing of most injuries.
May cause skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin, clothing, and eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling. Not approved for human use.
Always wear gloves when applying DMSO Liquid Solution for Pets.
A compounded medication is the creation of a particular medication to fit the unique needs of a patient, including changing the form of the medication (e.g., from a solid pill to a liquid) for a variety reasons (e.g., to make it easier to take, to avoid a non-essential ingredient, to obtain the exact dose needed, adding favorite flavors).
If you are having difficulty giving your pet prescribed medication or need to find a discontinued medication, 1-800-PetMeds offers compounding services on select medications. We can prepare the following: (1) custom strength quantities of a medication (as capsules, liquid, chewable tablets, or transdermal (absorbed through the skin); (2) dosage forms to mask bitter or unpleasant taste (such as capsules or chewable tablets that can also be flavored); (3) dosage forms to make it easier to dose your pet such as a transdermal or liquid (that can also be flavored); and (4) discontinued products such as cisapride or DES.