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Some of the therapies recommended by the National Council for Radiation Protection and Measurements report number 161 and the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center and Training Site
| Drug | Indication |
|---|---|
| Alginates | Internal contamination with radioactive strontium |
| British anti-Lewisite (BAL) | Internal contamination with polonium |
| N-Acetylcysteine | Internal contamination with radioactive cobalt |
These therapies are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
