An acronym for the controversial drug, dimethyl sulfoxide, originally used by veterinarians to reduce joint inflammation in animals, and presently used by some athletes for joint and soft tissue injuries.
Anti-inflammatory agent used topically to treat some injuries, or in combination with other drugs to facilitate their absorption through the skin.
A chemical used in an ointment to treat skin inflammations or in combination with other topically applied drugs to improve their absorption. It may cause skin irritation.
A solvent used to treat interstitial cystitis. The drug was previously believed to improve the absorption of medications from the skin, and it was used to treat rheumatic diseases.