Lithosun SR Tablet 10'S

Depression Prescription (Rx) Required

LITHIUM CARBONATE 400MG

NPR 67.20

Mfr: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

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What is LITHOSUN SR?

LITHOSUN SR contains lithium carbonate which belongs to mood-stabilizing agents

What LITHOSUN SR is used for?

It is used to,

treat manic episodes and as a long-term treatment of bipolar disorder

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

are allergic to Lithium or any of the ingredients in LITHOSUN SR or Lithium Citrate
have significant renal or cardiovascular disease
have severe debilitation or dehydration, or sodium depletion

LITHOSUN SR may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman
It is excreted in human milk
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

Safety and effectiveness of LITHOSUN SR in pediatric patients under 12 years of age have not been determined hence, its use in these patients is not recommended

LITHOSUN SR can make you sleepy. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or do other dangerous activities when you start taking LITHOSUN SR

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, especially:

methyldopa, phenytoin, or carbamazepine
acetazolamide, urea, xanthine preparations
alkalinizing agents such as sodium bicarbonate
iodide preparations, especially potassium iodide
calcium channel blocking agents
metronidazole
fluoxetine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider
Your healthcare provider may change your LITHOSUN SR dose to make sure you are taking the dose that is right for you
Your healthcare provider will do certain blood tests before and while you take LITHOSUN SR

If you take more LITHOSUN SR

Contact your doctor immediately if you have taken more LITHOSUN SR

If you forget to take LITHOSUN SR

Do not double your dose if a dose is missed. Talk with your healthcare provider if you miss a dose

If you stop taking LITHOSUN SR

Do not stop taking LITHOSUN SR suddenly without talking to your doctor

lithium toxicity marked by abnormal heartbeat, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, weak muscles, blurred vision, clumsiness, ear ringing
kidney problems marked polyuria
low levels of sodium (salt) in your blood (hyponatremia)
neurological problems marked by weakness, tiredness, fever, tremors, and confusion
Serotonin syndrome marked by agitation, seeing things that are not there, confusion, coma, rapid pulse, high or low blood pressure, dizziness or sweating, flushing or fever, tremors, stiff muscles, muscle twitching, become unstable, seizures or nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
thyroid problems marked by high calcium levels in your blood (hypercalcemia) and changes in your parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
heart problems marked by unexplained fainting or abnormal heartbeats
increased pressure in the brain and swelling in the eye (pseudotumor cerebri) that can cause vision problems or blindness

hand trembling, increased thirst, nausea and general discomfort

Additional Information
Storage

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)

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