Dimercaprol Benefits & Uses

Dimercaprol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lead Poisoning

Dimercaprol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Lead Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: followed by 2–3 mg/kg every 4–8 hours for 2 days, then once or twice daily for 10 days
Geriatric	Disease: Lead Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: followed by 2–3 mg/kg every 4–8 hours for 2 days, then once or twice daily for 10 days
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Lead Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: followed by 2–3 mg/kg every 4–8 hours for 2 days, then once or twice daily for 10 days
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Lead Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: followed by 2–3 mg/kg every 4–8 hours for 2 days, then once or twice daily for 10 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Lead Poisoning Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: followed by 2–3 mg/kg every 4–8 hours for 2 days, then once or twice daily for 10 days

Dimercaprol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dimercaprol is used -

Common

Tachycardia

Unknown

Increased blood pressure
Nephrotoxic
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Paresthesia

Dimercaprol Related Warnings

Is the use of Dimercaprol safe for pregnant women?

Dimercaprol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Dimercaprol safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dimercaprol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dimercaprol on the Kidneys?

Dimercaprol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dimercaprol on the Liver?

Side effects of Dimercaprol rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dimercaprol on the Heart?

You can take Dimercaprol without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dimercaprol with Other Drugs

Dimercaprol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Iron

Dimercaprol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dimercaprol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dimercaprol

Is this Dimercaprol habit forming or addictive?

Dimercaprol does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dimercaprol. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dimercaprol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Dimercaprol for mental disorders.

No

Dimercaprol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dimercaprol

Taking Dimercaprol with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimercaprol

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dimercaprol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 905-906

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; BAL (Dimercaprol

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