Dimethyl Sulfoxide for Horse
Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Dimethyl Sulfoxide is used in horse for Acute musculoskeletal inflammation. Routes documented in horse: TOPICAL. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dimethyl Sulfoxide in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: DMSO, Domoso
Dose ranges
| 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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Mechanism of action
Hydroxyl radical scavenger and membrane penetrant. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and carrier properties (enhances penetration of other drugs through skin).
Side effects & warnings
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 horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with horse dosing
Dimethyl Sulfoxide dosing in other species
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 horse — 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.