Licab
Licab contains Lithium Carbonate, a mood stabilizer. It helps manage manic-depressive illness (bipolar disorder) by restoring the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Regular blood tests are required during treatment to monitor serum lithium levels and prevent toxicity.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage must be strictly individualized based on serum lithium levels and clinical response. Typically started at 300 mg to 600 mg two to three times daily. Do not alter doses or stop treatment without consulting a psychiatrist.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Lithium is not recommended for infants and very young children.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy are not established in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Contraindicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Not recommended. Only for use under strict, specialized pediatric psychiatric care.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Highly restricted
- Frequency
- As prescribed by specialist
- Tracking Notes
- Only under direct supervision of a pediatric psychiatrist with intensive serum level monitoring.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Highly restricted
- Frequency
- As prescribed by specialist
- Tracking Notes
- Requires strict, regular monitoring of serum lithium concentrations and renal function.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Contraindicated | Not applicable | Lithium is not recommended for infants and very young children. |
| 5-7 kg | Contraindicated | Not applicable | Safety and efficacy are not established in this weight range. |
| 8-10 kg | Contraindicated | Not applicable | Not recommended. Only for use under strict, specialized pediatric psychiatric care. |
| 11-15 kg | Highly restricted | As prescribed by specialist | Only under direct supervision of a pediatric psychiatrist with intensive serum level monitoring. |
| 16-20 kg | Highly restricted | As prescribed by specialist | Requires strict, regular monitoring of serum lithium concentrations and renal function. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment and prevention of manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and maintenance therapy to reduce the frequency and intensity of manic-depressive recurrences.
Generic Name
Lithium CarbonateScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.