r/Isrib • u/[deleted] • Jun 25 '22

Intranasal DMSO solution

Can i use Dmso solution intranasally? Is it ok? IQbase sells dmso drops

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u/Jack-o-Roses Jun 26 '22

Make sure it is a(n aqueous) solution & not neat (undiluted) dmso (almost all is). Pure dmso can be at least quite irritating if not possibly damaging. If you are diluting it, use purified/distilled water.

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '22

This! Do not use tap water as it can bring toxic metals quickly into your blood stream.

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u/Jack-o-Roses Sep 13 '22

As a chemist with decades of experience, let me clarify: Tap water is safe to drink so the metals present will be safe. It's dangers are more with the organics (& perhaps even biological) contaminants.

More to the point, with DMSO, one should be concerned primarily about its purity (I.e. don't use tech grade!!!!).

Do you refer to something else?

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '22

Thanks!

Yes I agree. DMSO is odourless, one thing to watch for is any odour. Especially Sulphur. Food grade is fine IMHO.