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GERIATRIC PATIENTS AND PATIENTS WITH RENAL IMPAIRMENT Safety and efficacy for children Conversion from conventional to slow-release dosage forms: Give the same total daily dose divided into two or three doses.Serum levels should be determined at least every 2 mo in samples drawn immediately before a dose (at least 8–12 hr after previous dose).

Long-term use: 300 mg PO tid–qid to produce a serum level of 0.6–1.2 mEq/L.

Serum levels should be determined twice per wk in samples drawn immediately before a dose (at least 8–12 hr after previous dose).

Acute mania: 600 mg PO tid or 900 mg slow-release form PO bid to produce effective serum levels between 1 and 1.5 mEq/L.

Pregnancy Category D Dosage & Route ADULTS

Generic Name : lithium, lithium carbonate, lithium citrateīrand Name: Carbolith (CAN), Duralith (CAN), Eskalith, Eskalith CR, Lithane (CAN), Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, PMS-Lithium Carbonate (CAN)