title: Dimethyl sulfone (DMSO2) in the treatment of interstitial cystitis.
abstract: DMSO2 is one alternative for treating interstitial cystitis. Research with this compound is very limited, but side effects have been negligible. The drug may hold promise for interstitial cystitis patients, as well as those suffering from painful bladder (urethral) syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Childs
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013450:Sulfones / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013450:Sulfones; C025910:dimethyl sulfone; D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide