Manufacturer: RKG Pharma
Salt Composition : Lithium carbonate(300mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Lithon 300mg Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly as it may result in harmful effects.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include tremors, slurred speech, uncoordinated body movements, nausea, acne, increased white blood cell count, and memory impairment. It may also cause hair loss, enlarged thyroid gland, skin rash, and increased thirst. This medicine may also cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of thyroid and kidney function may be required.
Lithon 300mg Tablet works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Lithium carbonate is not metabolized before excretion Label. Lithium is primarily eliminated through the kidneys and elimination in the feces is insignificant Label. The half life of lithium carbonate is 18 to 36 hours Label. Other sources say it may be 7 to 20 hours 7.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lithon
Tremors
Slurred speech
Uncoordinated body movements
Nausea
Acne
Increased white blood cell count
Memory impairment
Hair loss
Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)
Skin rash
Increased thirst
Weight gain
Polyuria
Diarrhea
contraindicated in patients with renal failure, cardiovascular insufficiency, Addison's disease and untreated hypothyroidism. For patients with less severe renal impairment, careful consideration of the risks and benefits of lithium treatment is required.
Lithon 300mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lithon 300mg Tablet.
Lithon 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Lithium is indicated in the treatment of manic episodes of Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder, Manic (DSM-III) is equivalent to Manic Depressive illness, Manic, in the older DSM-II terminology. Lithium is also indicated as a maintenance treatment for individuals with a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder.
Drug-Drug Interaction: LITHIUM CARBONATE may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (ramipril, lisinopril, methyldopa, amlodipine, diltiazem), pain killers (ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib, indomethacin), asthma drugs (theophylline), antipsychotics (olanzapine, haloperidol, clozapine, sertindole), fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine), heart-related medicines (quinidine, amiodarone, propafenone, ranolazine, procainamide, disopyramide, hydroquinidine, ibutilide, sotalol, dofetilide), antidepressants (paroxetine, amitriptyline, fluoxetine), antibiotics (trimethoprim, spectinomycin, metronidazole, tetracycline).
Drug-Food Interaction: LITHIUM CARBONATE may interact with caffeine. Therefore, reduce the intake of caffeine including coffee, tea, or herbal medicines as it may decrease the effect of LITHIUM CARBONATE. Also, avoid alcohol intake as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating. Intake of sodium may also alter lithium levels. Hence, maintain a constant dietary intake of salt.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, Brugada syndrome (a hereditary syndrome affecting the heart), hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels), and low sodium levels, inform your doctor before taking LITHIUM CARBONATE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
RAMIPRIL
LISINOPRIL
METHYLDOPA
AMLODIPINE
DILTIAZEM
IBUPROFEN
DICLOFENAC
CELECOXIB
INDOMETHACIN
THEOPHYLLINE
OLANZAPINE
HALOPERIDOL
CLOZAPINE
SERTINDOLE
PHENYTOIN
CLONAZEPAM
CARBAMAZEPINE
QUINIDINE
AMIODARONE
PROPAFENONE
RANOLAZINE
PROCAINAMIDE
DISOPYRAMIDE
HYDROQUINIDINE
IBUTILIDE
SOTALOL
DOFETILIDE
PAROXETINE
AMITRIPTYLINE
FLUOXETINE
TRIMETHOPRIM
SPECTINOMYCIN
METRONIDAZOLE
TETRACYCLINE
Do not chew, crush or break it. Lithon 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Lithon 300mg Tablet is one of the most effective long-term treatment for bipolar disorder.
It may also be used for the treatment of mania.
Your lithium blood levels, thyroid function, and kidney function may be monitored as long as you take this medicine.
It may cause diarrhea and dehydration. Drink plenty of water and and use normal amounts of salt. Inform your doctor if you start or stop a low-salt diet.
Monitor your weight during treatment as Lithon 300mg Tablet can cause weight gain.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have persistent stomach upset, problems with your speech, or extreme drowsiness. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Do not take Lithon 300mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lithon 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. How quickly does Lithon 300mg Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithon 300mg Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithon 300mg Tablet. Do not stop taking Lithon 300mg Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Lithon 300mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Lithon 300mg Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Q. Is Lithon 300mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Lithon 300mg Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithon 300mg Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Lithon 300mg Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithon 300mg Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Q. Can Lithon 300mg Tablet cause gain in weight?
Lithon 300mg Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithon 300mg Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Lithon 300mg Tablet or some other reason.
