Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of 2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonate (DMPS) in Therapy of Chronic Arsenicosis Due to Drinking Arsenic-Contaminated Water

Abstract

2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonate treatment caused significant improvement in the clinical score of patients suffering from chronic arsenic toxicity. Increased urinary excretion of arsenic during the period of therapy is the possible cause of this improvement.