Camcolit Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 August 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment and prevention of relapse of mania and manic-depressive illness.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 1000-1500 mg daily, adjust based on plasma lithium levels.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Thyroid impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; may harm fetus.
Key Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Diuretics
- ACE-inhibitors
- Antipsychotics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to lithium
- Renal disease
- Cardiac disease
- Addison's disease
- Congenital long QT syndrome
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Polyuria
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Maintain normal salt intake
- Report signs of toxicity
- Regular monitoring of lithium levels
Serious warnings
- Lithium toxicity risk
- Narrow therapeutic window
- Monitor plasma levels
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