NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol
USED FOR:
Mania
Bipolar disoder
COMPOSITION:
Lithium (400mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns
Licab XL 400mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Licab XL 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Licab XL 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Licab XL 400mg Tablet may make you feel sleepy, tired or dizzy. Licab XL 400mg Tablet may also cause other effects that can make it dangerous to drive such as numbness, paralysis, weakness or fits (seizures).
Licab XL 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Licab XL 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Licab XL 400mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Licab XL 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Licab XL 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Licab Tablet PR
Licab XL 400mg Tablet is used for mania and bipolar disoder.
How to use Licab Tablet PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Licab XL 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Licab Tablet PR works
Licab XL 400mg Tablet works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Common Tremor, Slurred speech, Uncoordinated body movements, Nausea, Acne, Increased white blood cell count, Memory impairment, Hair loss, Enlarged thyroid gland, Skin rash, Increased thirst, Weight gain, Polyuria, Diarrhoea.
Expert advice for Licab Tablet PR
Your doctor may ask you to continue Licab for a long time. You must not stop taking it or change the dose, without speaking to your doctor first.
 If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is within 4 hours of the next dose, skip the missed dose (about 6 hours in the case of extended- or slow-release preparations). Never double up doses.
 Despite your inconvenience and discomfort, your Licab blood levels, thyroid function, and kidney function need to be monitored as long as you take Licab.
 During treatment with Licab, it is recommended that you drink about 2 to 3 liter of fluid daily and use normal amounts of salt. Inform your doctor if you start or stop a low-salt diet.
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 Avoid sudden change in your diet or fluid intake. If you do go on a diet, your doctor may need to increase the frequency of blood tests.
 Do not start any medicine including herbal or ayurvedic without telling your doctor. As it may significantly change the Licab levels. Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretics and can lower your Licab concentrations.
 If you engage in vigorous exercise or have an illness that causes sweating, vomiting, or diarrhoea, consult your doctor because these might affect Licab levels.
 Nausea, constipation, shakiness, increased thirst, frequent urination, weight gain, or swelling of the extremities should be reported to your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the dose. Blurred vision, confusion, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, vomiting, muscle weakness, lethargy, shakiness, slurred speech, dizziness, loss of balance, inability to urinate, or seizure could indicate severe toxicity and should prompt immediate medical attention.
Q. Can I take Licab for depression, anxiety?
Licab can be taken to treat depression and anxiety. Do consult your doctor before use
Q. What can I take with Licab for a headache or pain?
Acetaminophen or aspirin can be taken with Licab for headache or pain. Do consult your doctor before use
Q. Can I take lithium with ibuprofen, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Benadryl?
Lithium when taken with ibuprofen, fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft) or Benadryl can lead to increased side effects. Do consult your doctor before use
Q. Does Licab cause weight gain, acne, constipation, make you tired or make you high?
Licab can cause weight gain, acne, constipation, make you tired. Licab does not make you high.
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