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Lithex SR Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 IndiaS
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
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Composition :

LITHIUM-400MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Lithex SR Tablet

Lithex SR Tablet belongs to a psychological class of drugs called 'Anti-manic agents' or 'Mood stabilizers' primarily used to prevent and treat mood disorders like mania and bipolar disorder. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Bipolar disorder is a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from the hyper stage of mania to low mood depression.

Lithex SR Tablet contains Lithium that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain thereby, suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helps in stabilizing a person’s mood.

Take Lithex SR Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Lithex SR Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, taste change, diarrhoea, blurred vision, slurred speech, shaky movements, increased thirst, and urination. Most of these side effects of Lithex SR Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Lithex SR Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Lithex SR Tablet . Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithex SR Tablet to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, and if you are planning or had weight loss surgery, please inform your doctor before taking Lithex SR Tablet .

Uses of Lithex SR Tablet

Bipolar disorder, Mania

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with food for better absorption or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use and take it with food. Take it in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided.

Medicinal Benefits

Lithex SR Tablet is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lithex SR Tablet contains Lithium that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain thereby, suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helps in stabilizing a person’s mood. Thus, Lithex SR Tablet relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables to do daily activities comfortably.

Storage

Keep Lithex SR Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Lithex SR Tablet to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Lithex SR Tablet . If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Lithex SR Tablet as it may cause low thyroid levels. If you notice decreased amount of urine, dark, reddish urine, muscle pain or weakness, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis (muscle tissue breakdown) which may lead to kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LithiumCisapride
Critical
LithiumCidofovir
Critical

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LithiumCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Cisapride with Lithex SR Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet with Cisapride is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Cidofovir can cause higher levels of Lithex SR Tablet carbonate in the blood which increases risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet with Cidofovir is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumSpironolactone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet and spironolactone may increase blood levels of Lithex SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking spironolactone and Lithex SR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as loose stools, vomiting, drowsiness, shaking, thirst, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
LithiumCelecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Celecoxib and Lithex SR Tablet may significantly increase the blood levels of Lithex SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Celecoxib and Lithex SR Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, or increased urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumVortioxetine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Vortioxetine with Lithex SR Tablet may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Vortioxetine and Lithex SR Tablet, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumPolythiazide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Polythiazide with Lithex SR Tablet may increase the blood levels of Lithex SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Polythiazide and Lithex SR Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, shaking of hands and legs, thirst, increased urination, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LithiumIndometacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet with indomethacin may significantly increase the blood levels of Lithex SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Indometacin with Lithex SR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, diarrhoea, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and increased urination consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LithiumDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet together with Disopyramide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithex SR Tablet and Disopyramide together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
LithiumCandesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet with Candesartan may significantly increase the blood levels of Lithex SR Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Lithex SR Tablet and Candesartan, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, tremor, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, or increased urination, make sure to contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LithiumBepridil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lithex SR Tablet:
Taking Lithex SR Tablet together with Bepridil can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithex SR Tablet and Bepridil together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid low-sodium diet as it may increase lithium levels in blood and cause adverse effects.
  • Limit the intake of caffeine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Lithex SR Tablet .
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a stable weight as Lithex SR Tablet may cause weight gain.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and try to drink same amount of water everyday as any major changes in quantity may affect lithium levels.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

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No

Therapeutic Class

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Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Hari Kumar

Reviewed By

Hari Kumar

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Lithex SR Tablet with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using Lithex SR Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

Lithex SR Tablet is not recommended for hypothyroid (underactive thyroid gland) patients as it may increase the risk of low levels of thyroid hormone. Therefore, if you have hypothyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Lithex SR Tablet . Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Lithex SR Tablet so that if the levels are too low, Lithex SR Tablet is not advised.

Yes, Lithex SR Tablet may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lithex SR Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lithex SR Tablet , you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.

It is advised to inform your doctor if you are planning or had weight loss surgery as the dose may be adjusted accordingly based on lithium levels in blood.

Yes, Lithex SR Tablet may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong smelling urine or decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated and may affect lithium levels in blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lithex SR Tablet to avoid dehydration.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Lithex SR Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Lithex SR Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Lithex SR Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RAMIPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • METHYLDOPA
  • AMLODIPINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • IBUPROFEN
  • DICLOFENAC
  • CELECOXIB
  • INDOMETHACIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • OLANZAPINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • CLOZAPINE
  • SERTINDOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • RANOLAZINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE
  • HYDROQUINIDINE
  • IBUTILIDE
  • SOTALOL
  • DOFETILIDE
  • PAROXETINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • SPECTINOMYCIN
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • TETRACYCLINE

Special Advise

  • Regular blood tests are advised every week while taking Lithex SR Tablet to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. When lithium levels are constant, blood tests may be done for every 3 months.
  • Drink constant amount of water daily and maintain a constant sodium intake as any major changes in these two may alter the levels of lithium in blood.

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Mania: It is a mental condition which causes intense excitement, high energy and delusions (misbeliefs). Mania may occur due to lack of sleep or changes in sleep pattern, high levels of stress and alcohol intake. Seek medical help immediately if you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts. Bipolar disorder also called as maniac depression is a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from maniac highs to depressive lows. The symptoms of bipolar disorder include mania (high energy and excitability) and depression (loss of interest, hopelessness, low energy). Bipolar disorder involves lifelong treatment.

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