Generic name: lithium carbonate
Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release
Drug class:Antimanic agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
On This Page
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 ER Description
Lithium carbonate extended-release tablets contain lithium carbonate, a white odorless alkaline powder with molecular formula Li2CO3 and molecular weight 73.89. Lithium is an element of the alkali-metal group with atomic number 3, atomic weight 6.94, and an emission line at 671 nm on the flame photometer.
Each beige-colored, film-coated, extended-release tablet contains 300 mg of lithium carbonate. This slowly dissolving film-coated tablet is designed to give lower serum lithium peak concentrations than obtained with conventional oral lithium dosage forms. Inactive ingredients consist of calcium stearate, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake, hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, sorbitol, titanium dioxide and triacetin.
Product meets USP Drug Release Test 4.
