Bal Inj (Dimercaprol)

Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) belongs to the group of medicines called chelating agents. It is mainly used to treat arsenic, gold and mercury poisoning. It is also indicated in the treatment of acute lead poisoning in combination with edetate disodium (EDTA).

Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) contains Dimercaprol, which works by forming a stable five-membered ring between its sulfhydryl groups and certain heavy metals, thereby neutralising its toxicity and promoting its elimination.

Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) may cause certain side effects such as weakness, headache, fever, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any components in Bal Inj (Dimercaprol). Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects.

Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) belongs to the group of medicines called chelating agents used to treat arsenic, gold and mercury poisoning. It is also indicated in the treatment of acute lead poisoning in combination with edetate disodium (EDTA). Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) contains Dimercaprol, which works by forming a stable five-membered ring between its sulfhydryl groups and certain heavy metals, thereby neutralising its toxicity and promoting its elimination.

• Weakness
• Headache
• Fever
• Injection site reactions

Do not use Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) if you are allergic to any of its components. Also, inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions after receiving Bal Inj (Dimercaprol). Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor if you have hepatic or renal insufficiency or are allergic to peanuts/peanut oil or soya. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicinal iron.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have hepatic or renal dysfunction, high blood pressure, or peanut allergy.

• Eat heavy metal detox foods like garlic, cilantro, wild blueberries, lemon water, green tea, tomatoes, and probiotics.
• Avoid or limit rice (specifically brown rice), alcohol, non-organic food, and certain fish.
• Follow a bland diet. Include fruits and juices.
• Include vitamin and mineral-rich food as they may have protective effects for those exposed to heavy metals.

Heavy metal poisoning: Heavy metal poisoning is the accumulation of toxic amounts of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body. Common symptoms of metal poisoning include nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, chills, weakness, shortness of breath, and tingling of hands and feet.