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Olith, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Mania. Secondary and off-label uses of Olith have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Olith depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Olith have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Olith normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Olith has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Olith's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Olith can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Olith in conditions like Dehydration, Diarrhea (Loose Motions), Heart Disease.
Besides this, Olith may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Olith, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Olith 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olith is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Olith safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Olith. If you are pregnant, do not take Olith without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Olith safe during breastfeeding?
Olith may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olith on the Kidneys?
Olith rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olith on the Liver?
Olith is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Olith on the Heart?
Olith has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olith should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olith unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olith habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Olith has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Olith as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Olith is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Olith is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olith
It is safe to take Olith with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olith
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Olith as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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