LITHIUM CARBONATE- lithium carbonate tablet
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MEDICATION GUIDE Lithium (LITH-ee-əm) oral solution Lithium Carbonate tablets Lithium Carbonate capsules |
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What is the most important information I should know about Lithium and Lithium Carbonate? Lithium and Lithium Carbonate can cause serious side effects, including: |
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Other symptoms may include: |
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What is Lithium and Lithium Carbonate? Lithium and Lithium Carbonate are prescription medicines called mood-stabilizing agents used alone (monotherapy) for: |
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It is not known if Lithium and Lithium Carbonate are safe and effective in children under 7 years of age with bipolar I disorder. |
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Who should not take Lithium or Lithium Carbonate? Do not take Lithium or Lithium Carbonate if you are allergic to Lithium or any of the ingredients in Lithium Carbonate or Lithium Citrate. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in Lithium and Lithium Carbonate. |
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Lithium or Lithium Carbonate? Before taking Lithium or Lithium Carbonate, tell your healthcare provider if you: |
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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using Lithium and Lithium Carbonate with certain other medicines may affect each other causing possible side effects. Lithium and Lithium Carbonate may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Lithium and Lithium Carbonate works. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: |
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Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take Lithium or Lithium Carbonate with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines while taking Lithium or Lithium Carbonate without talking to your healthcare provider first. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. |
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How should I take Lithium and Lithium Carbonate? |
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What should I avoid while taking Lithium or Lithium Carbonate? |
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What are the possible side effects of Lithium and Lithium Carbonate? See “What is the most important information I should know about Lithium and Lithium Carbonate?” Lithium and Lithium Carbonate may cause serious side effects, including: |
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The most common side effects of Lithium and Lithium Carbonate, include: |
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These are not all the possible side effects of Lithium and Lithium Carbonate. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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How should I store Lithium and Lithium Carbonate? Store Lithium and Lithium Carbonate at room temperature, between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep capsules and tablets dry and keep in a tightly closed container. Keep Lithium, Lithium Carbonate, and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
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General information about the safe and effective use of Lithium and Lithium Carbonate. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Lithium or Lithium Carbonate for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Lithium or Lithium Carbonate to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Lithium or Lithium Carbonate that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about Lithium and Lithium Carbonate, please call West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. at 1-800-962-8364. |
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What are the ingredients in Lithium and Lithium Carbonate? Active ingredient: lithium carbonate, USP (tablets and capsules) and lithium citrate (oral solution). Inactive ingredients: Tablets: calcium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium starch glycolate. Capsules: talc. The capsule shells contain black monogramming ink, FD&C Red No. 40 (300 mg and 600 mg only), gelatin and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains ammonium hydroxide, ethanol, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, N-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac glaze. Oral solution: alcohol 0.3%, citric acid, purified water, raspberry blend, sodium benzoate and sorbitol solution. |
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
Revised 10 2020 |
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