methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

Introduction

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CH3-S-O-CH3
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Uses

• analgesic
• anti-inflammatory
• osteoarthritis

Adverse effects

• no serious adverse effects reported

Notes

• less odor than DMSO

More general terms

• sulfonate
• anti-inflammatory agent

Component of

• camphor/menthol/methylsulfonylmethane/methyl salicylate
• glucosamine/methylsulfonylmethane
• cyclobenzaprine/methylsulfonylmethane
• chondroitin sulfate/glucosamine 2 sulfate/methylsulfonylmethane
• chondroitin sulfate/glucosamine/methylsulfonylmethane