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| Active Ingredient | LITHIUM CARBONATE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTIMANIC AGENTS |
| Indications |
Bipolar disorder: Acute manic p hases and for p rop hy laxis in manic dep ressions. |
| Caution | Ataxia and tremor, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting and diarrhoea. Blood level should be monitored and maintained in a safe therap eutic range of 0.5 to 1 meg/L. c.f. prescribing More ... |
| Dose Range |
Acute Mania:Controlled Release Preparations: 1800mg/day in 2- 3 divided doses. M aintenance 900-1200mg/day in 2-3 divided doses. Immediate Release: 600mg three times daily . |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |