B A L Injection

Product Overview

About B A L Injection

B A L Injection is a medication containing the active ingredient Dimercaprol, classified as Antidote for certain metal poisonings. Dimercaprol, also called British anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a medication chelator used to treat acute poisoning by arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead. It may also be used for antimony, thallium, or bismuth poisoning, although the evidence for those uses is not very strong. It is given by injection into a muscle.

Key Benefits & Uses

• Used for: Dimercaprol, also called British anti-Lewisite (BAL), is a medication chelator used to treat acute poisoning by arsenic, mercury, gold, and lead
• Used for: It may also be used for antimony, thallium, or bismuth poisoning, although the evidence for those uses is not very strong
• Used for: It is given by injection into a muscle

Active Ingredient & Action

Dimercaprol, the active ingredient in B A L Injection, belongs to the Antidote for certain metal poisonings class. Its clinical use follows the authorised labelling for Dimercaprol-containing medicines. Inactive ingredients: not listed in source data.

Important Notes

Always read and follow the label instructions carefully before taking B A L Injection. If you have any underlying medical conditions, are taking other medicines, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Do not exceed the recommended dose on the package and do not use B A L Injection for extended periods without medical advice.