Prescription Required
Lithium Carbonate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Lithium Carbonate safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lithium Carbonate. If you are pregnant, do not take Lithium Carbonate without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lithium Carbonate safe during breastfeeding?
Lithium Carbonate can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Lithium Carbonate on the Kidneys?
Lithium Carbonate rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lithium Carbonate on the Liver?
Lithium Carbonate is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lithium Carbonate on the Heart?
Side effects of Lithium Carbonate rarely affect the heart.
Lithium Carbonate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lithium Carbonate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lithium Carbonate habit forming or addictive?
Lithium Carbonate is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lithium Carbonate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lithium Carbonate can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lithium Carbonate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Lithium Carbonate can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lithium Carbonate
It is safe to take Lithium Carbonate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lithium Carbonate
Taking Lithium Carbonate with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 447-450
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lithium Carbonate ( lithium carbonate)
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