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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.
What should I watch for while using this medicine? Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine. You may need to follow a special diet for a short time after you take this medicine. Follow your doctor or health care professional's instructions carefully. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue pain or tightness in the chest, hands or throat fast, irregular heartbeat fever high blood pressure irritation, pain at site where injected seizures sweating Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): burning sensation of the lips, mouth, throat, or penis headache increase in saliva, tears nausea, vomiting runny nose stomach pain This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088. Where should I keep my medicine? This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home. NOTE:This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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