Dosage form: oral syrup
Drug class:Antimanic agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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Sugar-Free
For Oral Administration Only
Rx Only
8 mEq/5 mL
Lithium toxicity is closely related to serum lithium levels, and can occur at doses close to therapeutic levels. Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating therapy (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).
Lithium Citrate Syrup Description
Lithium Citrate Syrup, USP is a palatable oral dosage form of lithium ion, with a raspberry flavor. Lithium citrate is prepared in solution from lithium hydroxide and citric acid in a ratio approximately dilithium citrate.
Each 5 mL of Lithium Citrate Syrup, USP contains 8 mEq of lithium ion (Li+), equivalent to the amount of lithium in 300 mg of lithium carbonate and alcohol 0.3% v/v. Lithium is an element of the alkali-metal group with atomic number 3, atomic weight 6.94, and an emission line..
