<prompt> Not used for treating acute iron poisoning:March 2009DesferrioxamineBALMagnesium hydroxideHemodialysis  <response>: Ans. B: BALChelation with desferrioxamine is the mainstay of therapy.It is indicated for serum iron levels 350 mcg dL with evidence of toxicity or 500 mcg dL regardless of signs or symptoms.Because adsorption to activated charcoal is minimal, whole bowel irrigation is the GI decontamination polyethylene glycol is the method of choice.1 percent Magnesium hydroxide solution orallyHemodialysisexchange transfusion in severe cases. 