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Lithium Carbonate 250mg

Q: What is the price of Lithium Carbonate 250mg in India?

Lithium Carbonate 250mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at discounted generic rates, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

For bipolar disorder

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About Lithium Carbonate

Source: OpenFDA

This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.

Common side effects

• adult patients: fine hand tremor
polyuria
mild thirst
nausea
general discomfort during initial treatment ( 6 ) • pediatric patients (7 to 17 years): nausea/vomiting
polyuria
thyroid abnormalities
tremor
thirst/polydipsia
dizziness

Safety advice

May affect the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.
May cause drowsiness. Be careful driving or operating machines.

Uses

ithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: • Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older • Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: • Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older ( 1 ) • Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older ( 1 )

How to take

• Recommended starting dosage for adults and pediatric patients over 30 kg ( 2.2 ): • Capsules: 300 mg, three times daily • Recommended starting dosage for pediatric patients 20 to 30 kg ( 2.2 ): • Capsules: 300 mg twice daily • Obtain serum lithium concentration assay after 3 days, drawn 12 hours after the last oral dose and regularly until patient is stabilized.
• Acute Manic or Mixed Episodes (patients 7 years and older): Titrate to serum lithium concentrations 0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L ( 2.2 ).
• Maintenance Treatment for Bipolar I Disorder (patients 7 years and older): Titrate to serum lithium concentrations 0.8 to 1 mEq/L ( 2.2 ).
• Pre-treatment Screening: Evaluate renal function, vital signs, electrolytes, thyroid function, concurrent medications, and pregnancy status ( 2.1 ).
• Mild to Moderate Renal Impairment (CLer 30 to 89 mL/min): Start with dosages less than those for patients with normal renal function, titrate slowly with frequent monitoring ( 2.5 ).

Frequently Asked Questions about Lithium Carbonate 250mg

What is the price of Lithium Carbonate 250mg in India?

The price of Lithium Carbonate 250mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.

Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Lithium Carbonate 250mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Lithium Carbonate 250mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Lithium Carbonate 250mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.