Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Mania

Other Benefits

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Mania Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Mania Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Mania Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) is used -

Severe

Slurred speech

Moderate

Memory problems
Enlarged thyroid gland

Mild

Tremor
Nausea or vomiting
Weight gain
Polyuria
Diarrhoea
Drowsiness

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Is the use of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lithium. If you are pregnant, do not take Lithium without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?

Lithium should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?

Lithium rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Lithium on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) on the Heart?

Side effects of Lithium rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) with Other Drugs

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ibuprofen

Amiodarone

Sotalol

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Dementia
Hyperthyroidism
Suicidal Tendency
Hypothyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Lithium 300mg Tablet (10)

Is this Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lithium 300mg Tablet (10), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, in many cases, taking Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lithium 300mg Tablet (10)

Taking Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lithium 300mg Tablet (10)

Consuming Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lithium

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 447-450

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 783-784

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lithium

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 447-450

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 783-784

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lithium

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 447-450

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 783-784

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10)

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10)

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Benefits & Uses

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Dosage & How to Take

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Side Effects

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) with Other Drugs

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Lithium 300mg Tablet (10)

Lithium 300mg Tablet (10) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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