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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CLAUDE PEPPER, CHA! ¿MAI
QUESTIONNAIRE TO INTERNATIONAL HEALTH OFFICERS
1. Is dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) legal for use in humans in your country? X Yes
No
2.
For what types of symptoms, maladies or illnesses is the drug legal (please list)?
For emergency drug release purposes only: (a) interatitial
cyatitis 50% solution (b) scleroderma -
70% solution.
3.
In your opinion, is the drug effective in reducing inflammation, pain or other
arthritic symptoms? Yes X No (No scientific knowledge from
clinical trials).
4. In your opinion, should the United States legalize DMSO for the treatment of
arthritis and other diseases in humans? Yes X No (Until clinical
trials are carried out under an appropriate IND).
5. We would appreciate any comments you may have: It is believed that the
animal toxicology reported many years ago is probably irrelevant
6.
for humans, however, the drug should not be encouraged for widespread
use until a proper evaluation of benefit-to-risk is definitely established
In the above-noted diseases, it is felt that the benefits greatly outweigh
any risks involved.
Identification (please print):
Your name:
Title:
Dr. Ian W.D. Henderson
Director, Bureau of Drugs, Health Protection Branch
Health and Welfare Canada
Address: Place Vanier, Tower "B" 355 River Road, VANIER, Ontario
City:
Ottawa
State:
Ontario
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE
Country: Canada
