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|Articles|December 15, 2022
Evaluation of Procipient ®(Dimethyl Sulfoxide USP, PhEur ) in Topical Dosage Form Formulations
Author(s)Gaylord
Procipient ® (Dimethyl Sulfoxide USP, PhEur ) is the only compendial DMSO specifically for pharmaceutical use. Procipient is supported with the proper documentation required by pharmaceutical regulatory authorities.
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