Lithium Tablets
Intended to target mood instability and developed to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder effectively.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Lithium
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 300mg
Lithium Tablets details
- Conditions
- Bipolar Disorder · Recurrent Depressive Disorder
- Alternative names
- Liskonum; Priadel
- Therapeutic class
- Mood Stabiliser
- Pharmacological class
- Inorganic Cation
- Contraindications
- cardiac disease; severe renal impairment; untreated hypothyroidism
- Minor side effects
- tremor; increased thirst; polyuria
- Moderate side effects
- hypothyroidism; weight gain; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Essential Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- Continuous
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- diuretics; nsaids; ace inhibitors; fluoxetine
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid and salt intake; regular blood monitoring is essential for safety; avoid abrupt discontinuation
Serious side effects
lithium toxicity, requires immediate medical attention; nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Intended to target mood instability and developed to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder effectively.
Mechanism of action
Lithium helps balance neurotransmitters in the brain by modulating the release of serotonin and norepinephrine, effectively reducing the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Associated with risk of cardiac malformations; consult a specialist. Breastfeeding: Lithium is present in breast milk; generally advised against.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lithium Tablets
Lithium Tablets contain lithium, the active ingredient used to help manage Bipolar Disorder and Recurrent Depressive Disorder. This medication is also available under brand names including Liskonum and Priadel, and is supplied as a 300mg tablet by Essential Pharma.
Lithium Tablets availability in Asia
Lithium Tablets are registered across 14 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand, with availability also in Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia. For expats and individuals residing far from a medical facility, accessing consistent treatment for long-term health requirements is often a challenge. This medication is best used under careful medical supervision, as regular professional monitoring is necessary to support the effectiveness of the treatment.