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Eskalith-CR (Lithium) Marketing Information

Eskalith-CR is sold in pharmcies as "Lithium". It is also possible to purchase Lithium in online store. Usually it doesn't require doctor's receipt. Eskalith-CR also can be sold as: Eskalith, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Lithane, Calith, Camcolit, Carbolit, Carbolith, Ceglution, Ceglution 300, Duralith, Hypnorex, Hynorex Retard, Hyponrex, Lentolith, Licab, Licarb, Licarbium, Lidin, Lilipin, Lilitin, Limas.

Eskalith-CR (Lithium) General Information

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Eskalith-CR carbonate provides a source of lithium ions, which compete with sodium ions at various sites in the body.

Eskalith-CR is used to even out the highs (mania) and lows (depression) in mood associated with of bipolar disorder. In some cases, Eskalith-CR is used to treat people with depression even though they have never experienced a manic episode. Many of these patients have not responded adequately to antidepressants alone, so the addition of Eskalith-CR to an antidepressant is tried for some people.

Eskalith-CR has also been used to treat people with schizophrenia in cases where changes in thinking happen at the same time as a mood change that looks like either mania or depression.

Eskalith-CR (Lithium) Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Eskalith-CR exactly as directed.

Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you need to take each day. The dose will vary depending on the condition being treated.

Eskalith-CR tablets are normally taken as a single daily dose, in the morning or on retiring. Alternatively, the dose may be divided and given morning and evening.

During treatment with Eskalith-CR, you should try to ensure a constant diet and fluid intake. This will help maintain a stable salt and water balance. This applies particularly in hot weather and during periods of illness.

The amount of Eskalith-CR in the blood can be measured. Studies have generally shown that blood levels between 0.6-1.2 (mmol/L) give patients the best chance of response to Eskalith-CR. In the beginning of treatment, your doctor may check your blood once or twice a week. Once your symptoms are controlled well, blood samples are drawn less frequently.

Eskalith-CR (Lithium) Precautions

Do not take Eskalith-CR, if:

you have problems passing urine or have an impairment of kidney function;
you have an impairment of heart function;
you have Addison's disease or untreated hypothyroidism;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Eskalith-CR (Lithium) Ingredients

Active ingredient: lithium carbonate.

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