Bal Inj (Dimercaprol)

Your doctor may prescribe Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) to treat the following conditions to help remove toxic heavy metals from the body and reduce the risk of serious complications:

• Arsenic poisoning: Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) helps by binding tightly to arsenic in the bloodstream and tissues, allowing your body to safely filter and pass it through your urine.
• Mercury poisoning: It binds to active mercury molecules, preventing them from damaging your kidneys, brain, and nervous system.
• Gold toxicity: It removes excess gold from your tissues, which can sometimes build up during specialised treatments for severe arthritis.
• Lead poisoning: When used alongside other specific chelating medicines, it helps remove high levels of lead from the body, especially when the poisoning affects brain function.

Using Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) as prescribed helps remove harmful heavy metals from the body, reduce poisoning symptoms, and protect vital organs. Here are the key benefits you can expect:

• Rapidly removes toxic metals: Binds to harmful heavy metals, allowing the body to eliminate them through the urine before they cause further damage.
• Protects vital organs: Helps reduce the harmful effects of heavy metal poisoning on the brain, kidneys, liver, and nervous system, lowering the risk of long-term complications.
• Provides fast-acting treatment: As an injectable medicine, it begins working quickly to relieve symptoms of acute poisoning, support recovery, and improve treatment outcomes.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer it.

• Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water and other clear fluids during treatment to help your kidneys eliminate the metal–medicine complexes from your body.
• Avoid iron supplements: Do not take iron supplements, iron-containing multivitamins, or heavily iron-fortified foods unless advised by your doctor, as iron may interact with Bal Inj (Dimercaprol) and increase the risk of kidney problems.
• Avoid further exposure: Identify and eliminate the source of heavy metal exposure from your home, workplace, or water supply to help prevent repeated poisoning.
• Restore essential minerals: After completing treatment, eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and zinc, as chelation therapy may reduce the levels of certain essential minerals in the body.

• Inspect before use: Ensure the solution is inspected before administration. It should be clear and free of visible particles.
• Avoid iron supplements: Do not take over-the-counter iron supplements or iron-containing multivitamins during treatment unless advised by your doctor, as they may increase the risk of kidney damage.
• Inform your doctor about allergies: Tell your doctor before treatment if you have a known peanut allergy, as the injection typically contains peanut oil.
• Expect mild injection-site discomfort: Mild pain at the injection site may occur. Your healthcare provider will rotate injection sites to help minimise discomfort.
• Monitor your urine output: Contact your doctor immediately if you notice a significant decrease in urine output or other signs of kidney problems.