Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 10, 2022.
What are other common names?
- Crystalline DMSO
- Dimethyl Sulfone MSM
- Dimethylsulfone
- Diméthylsulfone
- DMSO2
- Methyl Sulfone
- Methyl Sulfonyl Methane
- Methyl Sulphonyl Methane
- Methylsulfonylmethane
- Metilsulfonilmentano
- MSM
- Méthyle Sulfonyle Méthane
- Méthyle Sulphonyle Méthane
- Méthylsulfonylméthane
- Sulfone de Diméthyle MSM
- Sulfone de Méthyle
- Sulfonyl Sulfur
What is this product used for?
Methylsulfonylmethane is also called MSM. No information from medical studies supports the use of this product for any health problem.
What are the precautions when taking this product?
Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this natural product.
What should I watch for?
Upset stomach
Bloating or indigestion
Constipation
Tiredness
Problems sleeping
Problems concentrating
When do I need to call the doctor?
Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.
Very bad throwing up
Very bad loose stools
Very bad headache
Last Reviewed Date
2021-05-14Consumer information use
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