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Generic: dimercaprol View All Brands BAL In Oil An antidote - It is used to treat arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead poisoning	To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? DIMERCAPROL (dahy mer KAP rawl) binds with heavy metals in the body. It is used to treat arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead poisoning. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: G6PD deficiency iron, cadmium, or selenium poisoning kidney disease liver disease an unusual or allergic reaction to dimercaprol, peanuts, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a muscle. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: cadmium gold compounds like auranofin, aurothioglucose iron salts or supplements selenium This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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