- Manufacturer : Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Composition : Lithium 400mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Mania, Bipolar Disorder
- Estimated Price : ₹40.60 For 10 Tablets Strip
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Uses of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Licab XL 400mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Mania, Bipolar Disorder
Side effects of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Licab XL 400mg Tablet are – Fatigue, Lethargy, Coma, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Thirst, Nausea, Headache, Confusion, Restlessness, Impaired Speech, Ataxia, Dry Mouth, Abdominal Pain
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Licab XL 400mg Tablet
Do not use Licab XL 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to – Lithium
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Licab XL 400mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Licab XL 400mg Tablet works
Licab XL 400mg Tablet contains – Lithium
Lithium probably alters chemical transmitters in the CNS, possibly by interfering with ionic pump mechanisms in brain cells, and may compete with or replace sodium ions.
Dosage of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
The dosage of Licab XL 400mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Licab XL 400mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Licab XL 400mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Litholent 400mg Tablet SR ( Talent India )
₹39.00 10 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Manicarb 400mg Tablet SR ( Psychotropics India Ltd. )
₹37.50 10 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Lithex 400mg Tablet SR ( Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd. )
₹40.70 10 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Carbolith 400mg Tablet SR ( Psycormedies )
₹27.65 10 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Lithic 400mg Tablet SR ( Icon Life Sciences )
₹41.00 10 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Interaction
Drug :- ACE inhibitors: May increase lithium level. Monitor lithium level, adjust lithium dosage, as needed.
Aminophylline, sodium bicarbonate, urine alkalinizers: May increase lithium excretion. Avoid excessive salt, and monitor lithium levels.
Antiarrhythmics and other drugs that prolong QT interval: May increase risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. Avoid use together.
Food :- Caffeine: May decrease lithium level and drug effect. Advise patient who ingests large amounts of caffeine to tell prescriber before stopping caffeine. Adjust lithium dosage, as needed.
Sodium (salt): May change renal elimination of drug if sodium intake changes. Avoid major changes in sodium intake.
