Lithium Tablets and Capsules
Lithium carbonate tablets for bipolar mania and mood stability. Blood levels need checking regularly because the dose range is narrow.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150mg | 30 capsules | $84.00 | $2.80 |
| 150mg | 90 capsules | $129.00 | $1.43 |
| 150mg | 180 capsules | $193.00 | $1.07 |
| 300mg | 90 tablets | $89.00 | $0.99 |
| 300mg | 180 tablets | $145.00 | $0.81 |
| 300mg | 270 tablets | $196.00 | $0.73 |
| 300mg | 360 tablets | $247.00 | $0.69 |
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Lithium Carbonate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Capsule
- Strengths
- 150mg · 300mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Lithium Tablets and Capsules on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Bipolar Manic Episodes · Bipolar Disorder Maintenance
- Alternative names
- eskalith
- Therapeutic class
- Mood Stabiliser
- Pharmacological class
- Lithium Salt
- Known off-label uses
- major depressive disorder adjunct
- Contraindications
- severe renal disease; severe cardiovascular disease; sodium depletion
- Minor side effects
- tremor; nausea; polyuria
- Moderate side effects
- weight gain; hypothyroidism; polydipsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- NSAIDs; Thiazide Diuretics; ACE Inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
lithium toxicity, requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Lithium carbonate tablets for bipolar mania and mood stability. Blood levels need checking regularly because the dose range is narrow.
Mechanism of action
Influences neurotransmitter release and synthesis, altering sodium transport in nerve cells to stabilise mood.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of fetal cardiovascular malformations (Ebstein's anomaly). Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
FAQ
What kind of medicine is Lithium?
Lithium is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, lithium carbonate, rather than under a brand. The exact manufacturer depends on stock.
How much does Lithium cost in South Africa?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Lithium comes in 150mg and 300mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What are the brand names for lithium carbonate in South Africa?
Other brand names for lithium carbonate include Eskalith. In South Africa, lithium carbonate is also sold under brand names such as Camcolit.
What is Lithium used for?
Lithium contains lithium carbonate, used for bipolar manic episodes and bipolar disorder maintenance.
How quickly does Lithium work?
Lithium carbonate usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Lithium cause?
The common side effects of lithium carbonate are tremor, nausea and polyuria. Less common ones include weight gain, hypothyroidism and polydipsia. Serious but less common side effects include lithium toxicity and cardiac arrhythmia, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Lithium interact with?
Lithium carbonate can interact with NSAIDs, thiazide diuretics and ACE inhibitors. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Lithium.
Can I buy Lithium over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Lithium. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Lithium to 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.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Lithium Tablets and Capsules is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Lithium Carbonate.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.