What Is Dimercaprol Used For and How Does it Work? 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.

When do you give Dimercaprol?

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 is Dimercaprol 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.