Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet

Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet, made by Genetics Pharmaceuticals, is a mood stabiliser. Its active ingredient is Lithium 400mg, and it is used for bipolar disorder, mania and recurrent depression. Pack size: 10×10 tablets.

Uses of Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet

Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania and depression in bipolar disorder. It is also sometimes added to an antidepressant when depression keeps coming back or has not responded well to treatment. Taken long term, it can reduce the number and severity of mood episodes and lower the risk of suicide. Treatment is always started and monitored by a specialist.

How Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet works

Lithium is a natural mineral salt. It is thought to steady mood by changing the way certain nerve cells in the brain signal to each other, smoothing out the extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder. Its full preventive effect develops over weeks to months.

Possible side effects

Some side effects of Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet are common, particularly early in treatment, and may include:

• Fine hand tremor
• Increased thirst and passing more urine
• Nausea or loose stools
• Weight gain
• Metallic taste

Seek urgent medical help if you develop vomiting, diarrhoea, severe shaking, unsteadiness, slurred speech, confusion or extreme drowsiness, as these can be signs of lithium toxicity.

Precautions and warnings

• Regular blood tests are essential to check your lithium level, as well as kidney and thyroid function.
• Keep your fluid and salt intake steady, and drink more in hot weather, during fever, or if you have vomiting or diarrhoea.
• Painkillers such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, water tablets, and some blood pressure medicines can raise lithium levels, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medicine.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, as treatment needs careful planning.
• Do not stop Lithotrope SR 400mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor advises it, as this can trigger a relapse.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.