Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Dimethyl Sulfoxide is dosed at 100 mg/cm2 topically TOPICAL q12-24h in horses, per FDA NADA Label. Dimethyl Sulfoxide is used in horses for Acute musculoskeletal inflammation. Routes documented in horses: TOPICAL. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in horses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | 100 mg/cm2 topically | q12-24h | 3-5 days | Acute musculoskeletal inflammation | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Hydroxyl radical scavenger and membrane penetrant. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and carrier properties (enhances penetration of other drugs through skin).
Garlic/oyster breath after topical application (excreted via lungs). Wear gloves (carries dissolved substances through handler's skin). FDA-approved for horses only.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide dose range in horses, with cited source references: TOPICAL 100 mg/cm2 topically q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in horses: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in horses include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dimethyl Sulfoxide is indicated in horses for: Acute musculoskeletal inflammation.
These are general warnings for Dimethyl Sulfoxide across species; consult the horse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Garlic/oyster breath after topical application (excreted via lungs). Wear gloves (carries dissolved substances through handler's skin). FDA-approved for horses only.
Why a species-specific page? Dimethyl Sulfoxide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horses — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.