Licab - 300mg

Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

US Brands Equivalent to the Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

• Lithium carbonate ER

• Lithobid

• Eskalith

• Lithonate

Generic Name of Licab - 300mg

Lithium Carbonate is the generic name of Licab – 300mg

About The Drug of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

Licab - 300mg belongs to the mood stabilizer class of medicine. It is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drugstore, and medical stores. It is one of the leading pharmaceutical brands in India. One tablet of Licab - 300mg consists of 300mg of Lithium Carbonate. It is used in treatment and prevention of:

• Mania

• Bipolar disorder

Manufacturer of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

Licab - 300mg is produced by Torrent Pharmaceuticals in India which is a leading pharmaceutical company.

Strength of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

Licab - 300mg contains 300mg of Lithium Carbonate as the active medicinal ingredient. It should be noted that Licab - 300mg is available in varying strengths like 300 mg, 400 mg and 150 mg.

Uses of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

• Mania

• Bipolar disorder

How Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate) Works?

Licab - 300mg works best or is beneficial in following ways:

1. It suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Before You Use Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)       

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the other medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

When Not To Use Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)

• If anyone has allergy

• If anyone is pregnant

• If anyone is suffering from any kind of liver disease   

What should be avoided while using Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)?

• Using alcohol

• Using caffeine

Tell Your Doctor If You

• If you are allergic to Licab - 300mg

• If you are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

• If you are pregnant

• If you have any severe heart disease

• If you have any kidney disorder

The dosage of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate):

Licab - 300mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose of Licab - 300mg.

How much of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate) to use?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Licab - 300mg.

• Use only as much as needed or prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Licab - 300mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should I continue using Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)?

One should take Licab - 300mg as long as directed by the physician.

What can happen due to the overdose of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)?

Due to an overdose of Licab - 300mg, confusion and unusual weight gain can occur. Contact the doctor immediately if such things happen in case of overdose.

In case of missed dose of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)-

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)-

There are many side effects of Licab - 300mg but some of them are written below:

• Tremor

• Uncoordinated body movements

• Nausea

• Increased WBC count

• Hair loss

• Polyuria

• Enlarged thyroid

Common drug interactions with Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)-

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Licab - 300mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Licab - 300mg are as follows:

• Ondansetron

• Metformin

• Furosemide

• Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.

Warnings and Precautions:

1. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

2. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember while using Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate)-

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

Indications and usage-

Licab - 300mg is prescribed by the doctor to treat mania and bipolar disorder.

• Swallow the Licab - 300mg as a whole, do not crush or break it.

• Take Licab - 300mg in the exact same amount as prescribed

• It is better to take Licab - 300mg at a fixed time every day.

• It is better to take Licab- 300mg with food.

Dosage and administration-

• Do not take the dose of Licab - 300mg every day.

• Take Licab - 300mg twice in a day.

The recommended dose of Licab - 300mg (Lithium Carbonate):

To get the result, one can use Licab- 600mg, 900 mg orally twice in a day.

This is not a substitution for any medical advice, so it will be better to contact the doctor for the appropriate dose according to the health condition.