Lithium Tablets and Capsules
Indicated to address bipolar manic fluctuations to manage clinical mood levels and support psychiatric balance.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Lithium Carbonate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Capsule
- Strengths
- 150mg · 300mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lithium Tablets and Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lithium Tablets and Capsules details
- 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
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- 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
indicated to address bipolar manic fluctuations to manage clinical mood levels and support psychiatric balance.
Mechanism of action
Influences neurotransmitter release and synthesis, altering sodium transport in nerve cells to stabilise mood.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Risk of fetal cardiovascular malformations (Ebstein's anomaly). Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Lithium Tablets and Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Lithium Carbonate, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.