Lithium Carbonate Tablets

Lithium Carbonate Tablets (Licab 300 mg and 400 mg) - Product Information

Licab tablets, also known as Lithium Carbonate generic, is an antimanic medication. Licab tablets contain Lithium Carbonate as the active ingredient. Lithium Carbonate tablets are beneficial for the treatment of manic episodes of depression.
Licab tablets treat mania by its effect on the sodium flow through the nerve and muscle cells. Lithium Carbonate tablets are useful for the treatment of mania symptoms such as hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger.
Treatment with Lithium Carbonate tablets is also recommended in patients for the prevention and to reduce the intensity of manic episodes.
In our online pharmacy, Licab tablets are available in the strength of 300 mg and 400 mg of Lithium Carbonate.
We also have in stock Fluvoxamine Tablets (Fluvoxin) which is also used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), characterised by recurring thoughts and actions.

Name of the Drug

Licab tablets.
Licab tablets are also available under different brand names such as A-Lith, Genlith, Carbolith, Lalithium, Intalith, Alkalith Cr, Indlith, Elcab. Licab tablets are also known as Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets.

Manufacturer of Licab Tablets

Licab tablets, available in our online pharmacy are manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.  
Website: www.torrentpharma.com

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Licab tablets is Lithium Carbonate.
Each Licab tablet contains 300 mg or 400 mg of Lithium Carbonate. The inactive ingredients present in Generic Lithium Carbonate pills arebenzyl alcohol, cetylpyridinium chloride, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin,lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, and trace amounts of other inactive ingredients.

Lithium Carbonate Indications - What are Licab Tablets Used For?

Licab tablets, manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in strengths of 300 mg or 400 mg, are commonly used as oral therapy for the treatment of mania, depression, and related disorders. Lithium Carbonate tablets are antimanic medications.
Licab tablets are beneficial for the treatment of manic depressive disorder, a mental medical condition characterized by mood swings which vary between depression and extreme excitement.
The typical symptoms of a manic episode include aggressiveness, feeling of elation, fast and urgent manner of speaking, performing frenetic physical activity, grandiose and unrealistic ideas, hostility, little need for sleep, and poor judgment.
Lithium Carbonate tablets are also recommended for the long-term treatment of mania at low dosage levels to prevent the recurrence of another episode of mania or to reduce the intensity of the symptoms of mania in the future. Lithium Carbonate tablets are used for the effective treatment of premenstrual tension, eating disorders such as bulimia, certain movement disorders, and sexual addictions.
Lithium Carbonate tablets are useful for the treatment of manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder) because Licab tablets stabilize the general mood and reduce extremity of behavior by improving the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Licab tablets also reduce the incidence of a particular type of headache known as cluster headache.

Lithium Carbonate Dosage - How to Take Licab Tablets?

Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Lithium Carbonate tablets depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications.
Lithium Carbonate tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water or milk. Licab tablets should not be chewed or crushed in the mouth because breaking the pill open in the mouth will result in an excessive release of the drug in the body. Lithium Carbonate tablets are extended-release tablets which means that it is specifically designed for the slow release of the drug in the body. Lithium Carbonate tablets should be administered either before or preferably after a meal to avoid gastrointestinal problems. Licab tablets are usually administered three to four times a day.
Your doctor may alter the dosage of Lithium Carbonate tablets depending on your response to treatment, lithium blood levels, and the severity of your medical condition.
Licab tablets work effectively if the amount of the Lithium Carbonate is maintained at a constant level in the body. You should be systematic about the daily schedule for the medication such that you take Lithium Carbonate tablets at the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication.
During the course of treatment with Licab tablets, you should drink at least 10 to 12 glasses of water and other oral fluids to prevent the possibility of dehydration. Also, maintain a healthy diet with adequate amount of salt and other dietary supplements to avert the risk of certain side effects.
Continue taking Lithium Carbonate tablets without missing any doses for the recommended treatment period and do not stop the treatment suddenly even if you feel better. It may take 1 to 3 weeks after treatment to experience the full therapeutic effect of Lithium Carbonate tablets.
Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. Licab tablets (Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Lithium Carbonate tablets, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed Lithium Carbonate tablets the next day, take your regular dose and skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Lithium Carbonate tablets.

Lithium Carbonate Mechanism of Action – How Does Licab Work?

Lithium Carbonate is an antimanic medication used for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Lithium carbonate tablets make available a source of lithium ions which compete with sodium ions at nerve and muscle cells in the body.
Therapeutic dosage of Lithium have a significant effect in patients suffering from mental disorders. The mechanism of action of Lithium Carbonate tablets is unknown.

Storage Instructions for Licab Tablets

Store Lithium Carbonate tablets at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Excursions are permitted from 15°C to 30°C.
Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Lithium Carbonate tablets (Licab) beyond its expiration date printed on the blister pack. Keep the pack of Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets away from the reach of children and pets.
Do not discard Lithium Carbonate tablets along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Contraindications

Licab tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Lithium Carbonate or any inactive ingredient present in Licab tablets.

Overdose

An overdose of Lithium Carbonate tablets may result in lithium toxicity. In such a case, please seek emergency help.
The symptoms of an overdose of Lithium Carbonate tablets include diarrhea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, trouble walking, unusual drowsiness, seizures, shaking, and loss of consciousness.

Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Lithium Carbonate Tablets

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Licab tablets (Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets), discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, kidney disease, underactive thyroid, a severe or weakening medical condition, low levels of sodium, urination difficulties, seizures, Parkinson's disease, leukemia, severe dehydration (severe loss of body water), any infection with high fever, a certain skin disorder (such as psoriasis), Brugada syndrome.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Lithium Carbonate or any inactive ingredient in Licab tablets (Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets). Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.
Lithium Carbonate Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Licab tablets, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets are known to have drug interactions with certain other medications. Please inform your doctor if you are taking acetazolamide; aminophylline or theophylline; sodium bicarbonate; carbamazepine; fluoxetine; metronidazole; potassium iodide thyroid medication; an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, enalapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril; a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem or verapamil; a diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride, bumetanide, chlorthalidone, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone, spironolactone, triamterene, torsemide; medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as haloperidol, aripiprazole, chlorpromazine, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, pimozide, risperidone, or ziprasidone; or celecoxib; NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, diflunisal, etodolac, flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, ketorolac, mefenamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, piroxicam, and others.
Lithium Carbonate Tablets and Alcohol
Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol during the treatment with Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets (Licab tablets) because it may increase the risk of certain side effects.
Lithium Carbonate Tablets - Driving and Other Activities
Lithium Carbonate tablets may make you light-headed or impair your vision. Avoid activities such as driving, using machinery, or performing any activity that requires complete vigilance or perfect vision until you are sure about your safety.
Live Vaccinations, Surgery and Regular Medical Tests
If you plan to have live vaccinations, surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor, anesthetist, or dentist about your course of Lithium Carbonate tablets. In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Lithium Carbonate tablets and the details of your last dose.

Side Effects of Licab Tablets

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Licab tablets (Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets):

• Cardiovascular System- slow/ fast/ irregular heartbeat
• Central Nervous System- drowsiness, dizziness, hand tremors, lack of coordination, fainting, seizures
• ENT- slurred speech, blurred vision, changes in vision, vision loos, growing blind spot
• Gastrointestinal System- nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain
• Genitourinary System- increased frequency of urination
• Musculoskeletal System- muscle weakness, joint pain, swelling in joints
• Hypersensitivity- hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet; tightness in the chest
• General- tiredness, increased or extreme thirst, weight gain, discomfort, fever, pain/discoloration of finger/toes, cold hands/feet, loss of appetite, thinning or drying of the hair, itching skin

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Licab tablets (Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets). Please contact your doctor immediately in case you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Lithium Carbonate tablets.

Lithium Carbonate Tablets during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Lithium Carbonate tablets is a Pregnancy Category D medication and the administration of Licab Tablets during pregnancy causes lethal defects and sometime even death of the fetus.
Women should completely avoid taking Lithium Carbonate tablets during pregnancy and also avoid becoming pregnant during the course of Licab tablets by using effective birth control methods.
Lithium Carbonate is transmitted to a baby through breastmilk and may result in undesirable effects on the feeding child. Nursing mothers should avoid breastfeeding an infant during the course of Licab tablets.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.

Buy Generic Lithium Carbonate Tablets Online at Only $0.21 per Pill

You can buy Generic Lithium Carbonate tablets online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. Licab Tablets 300 mg and 400 mg (extended release) pills, manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., India are supplied in a blister strip of 10 tablets. The 300 mg tablets cost only $0.21 per unit when you place an order for 360 tablets.

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