Chemet Oral

Chemet Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat lead poisoning. Succimer belongs to a class of drugs known as heavy metal chelating agents. It works by binding to the lead so that it may be removed by your kidneys. Removing lead from your body will lower the chance of severe problems due to lead poisoning.

How To Use Chemet Oral

Take this medication by mouth, usually every 8 to 12 hours for 19 days or as directed by your doctor. If further treatment with this medication is necessary, it will usually begin after a 2-week break. For patients who have taken calcium edetate disodium (calcium EDTA) with or without dimercaprol, treatment with succimer may begin after a 4-week break.

If you are unable to swallow capsules, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents on soft food, or place the contents on a spoon and take with fruit juice.

Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medication.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not stop using this medication unless told to do so by your doctor.

The number of courses of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

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