Dimercaprol is most effective when used within 1 or 2 hours after a sudden poisoning. This medicine may not be as effective in treating long-term poisoning (slow poisoning that has occurred over a long period of time). Dimercaprol is sometimes given for several days, depending on the type of poisoning being treated.

What are the indications for the use of Dimercaprol?

Dimercaprol is used to treat arsenic/gold poisoning, mercury poisoning, and lead poisoning. Dimercaprol is used off-label in rare cases to treat Wilson disease. Dimercaprol is available under the following different brand names: BAL.

What is Dimercaprol drug used for?

Dimercaprol, or British anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a parenterally administered heavy metal chelating agent that is used to treat arsenic, gold, copper and mercury poisoning.