Lithium Tablets and Capsules
Bipolar Manic Episodes
150mg · 300mg
Lithium carbonate tablets for bipolar mania and mood stability. Blood levels need checking regularly because the dose range is narrow.
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Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Carbonate, sold as Eskalith, is an antimanic agent used to treat and prevent Bipolar Manic Episodes and to maintain mood stability in bipolar disorder. This shelf carries one product, Lithium Tablets and Capsules, in 150 mg and 300 mg strengths.
Key points
- Beyond mania: Lithium Carbonate is also used for recurrent depression and for aggressive or self-mutilating behaviour, and for Bipolar Disorder Maintenance.
- Narrow therapeutic window: the gap between an effective dose and a toxic one is small, so blood levels need checking regularly throughout treatment.
- Not suitable if you have severely impaired kidney function, untreated hypothyroidism, or a cardiac rhythm disorder.
How does Lithium Carbonate work?
Lithium Carbonate is a Mental Health medicine that decreases abnormal electrical activity in the brain to stabilise mood during and between manic episodes. It may take one to three weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit, and it controls the condition rather than curing it. Because different preparations can vary in how much lithium your body absorbs, blood levels are checked every five to seven days when you start or switch formulations, then at regular intervals for as long as you stay on treatment.
Further reading
What is lithium carbonate used for?
Lithium carbonate is used to treat and prevent bipolar manic episodes and to maintain mood stability in bipolar disorder. It is also used for recurrent depression and for aggressive or self-mutilating behaviour.
How long does lithium carbonate take to work?
Lithium carbonate may take one to three weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit.
What are the side effects of lithium carbonate?
Common side effects include tremor, nausea and polyuria. Serious side effects include lithium toxicity and cardiac arrhythmia, which need immediate medical attention. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned.
Can lithium carbonate be taken with other medicines?
Lithium carbonate interacts with NSAIDs, thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other medicines you take.
Who should not take lithium carbonate?
Lithium carbonate is not suitable if you have severe kidney disease, untreated hypothyroidism, a cardiac rhythm disorder, severe cardiovascular disease or sodium depletion.
In which products can I find lithium carbonate?
On Direct Meds, lithium carbonate comes as Lithium Tablets and Capsules. Compare their forms, strengths and packs.
What are other names for lithium carbonate?
Lithium carbonate is also sold under brand names such as Eskalith. Names differ from country to country, so the active ingredient is the surest way to compare products.
What does lithium carbonate cost in rand?
Compare the rand prices for each product, strength and pack above. Prices are converted from US dollars. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy lithium carbonate over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order lithium carbonate. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy lithium carbonate online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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