FDA-Approved DMSO Eases Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms
Time:[2025-11-10]
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), a compound naturally found in water, grains, and vegetables, has secured FDA approval for treating interstitial cystitis—an inflammatory bladder condition causing pelvic pain and frequent urination.
For patients, treatment involves intravesical instillation: healthcare providers use a catheter to deliver DMSO directly into the bladder, which is retained for 15-20 minutes. Studies show DMSO calms bladder wall irritation, eases pain, and improves the bladder’s fluid-holding capacity by relaxing nerves in the bladder and urethra.
Beyond this approval, DMSO acts as a preservative in health products (including stem cells) and helps topical products penetrate the skin. Its "universal solvent" reputation also extends to industrial uses, though its medical role in cystitis remains a key patient-focused advancement.
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