BAL In Oil and Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride

• Generic Name: dimercaprol
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: BAL In Oil

BAL In Oil is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent that is used to remove a heavy metal (such as lead or mercury) from the blood.

BAL In Oil is used to treat arsenic, gold, or mercury poisoning. It is also used together with another medicine called edetate disodium (EDTA) to treat lead poisoning.

BAL In Oil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: potassium chloride / sodium chloride
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Buffered Salt, Thermotabs

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Sodium chloride is the chemical name for salt. Sodium is an electrolyte that regulates the amount of water in your body. Sodium also plays a part in nerve impulses and muscle contractions.

Potassium chloride and sodium chloride is a combination mineral supplement that may be helpful in reducing tiredness, muscle cramps, or heat prostration that can occur when you sweat more than usual. This product is often used for outdoor recreational activities performed in high heat, or indoors anywhere high temperatures can cause you to become overheated.

It is not certain whether potassium chloride and sodium chloride is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Potassium chloride and sodium chloride should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Potassium chloride and sodium chloride may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.