Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet

Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet is a lithium carbonate tablet used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Each tablet contains 300 mg of lithium carbonate in a prolonged-release tablet form, designed to release medicine gradually. It may be prescribed alone or with other medicines to help control manic episodes and reduce the risk of mood episodes coming back. Although sometimes grouped with anticonvulsants in pharmacy categories, lithium carbonate is primarily a mood-stabilizing medicine.

How it works: Lithium carbonate helps stabilize brain signaling that affects mood, reducing extreme highs and helping prevent mood swings. In this prolonged-release tablet form, Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet releases lithium slowly after swallowing, which can help maintain steadier blood levels.

Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet is a 300 mg strength, which is a more substantial tablet than lower-dose lithium carbonate tablets and is chosen when a doctor wants a specific maintenance dose or a convenient tablet count. Because it is a prolonged-release tablet, it is meant to be swallowed whole and may feel different from immediate-release lithium products, with steadier release over time. Your prescriber may select Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet to match your lab results, symptoms, and the exact daily dose needed.

• Bipolar disorder maintenance
• Treatment of acute mania
• Prevention of manic relapse
• Mood stabilization when prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split the prolonged-release tablet.
• Take it at the same times each day to help keep lithium levels steady.
• Take it with or after food if it upsets your stomach.
• Keep your salt and fluid intake consistent unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Do not stop taking Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• Follow all blood test appointments, since lithium levels must be monitored.

Each Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet provides 300 mg of lithium carbonate. The number of tablets and how often you take them can vary, and your doctor will adjust the schedule based on your condition, blood lithium level, kidney function, and side effects. The maximum daily dose is individualized; never change the dose or take extra tablets unless your prescriber tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lithium Carbonate may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Fine hand tremor
• Increased thirst
• More frequent urination
• Mild drowsiness or feeling slowed down

• Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet can cause lithium toxicity if levels get too high, so regular blood tests are essential.
• Stay well hydrated and avoid sudden changes in salt intake, because dehydration can raise lithium levels.
• Use caution with alcohol, since it can worsen dizziness, drowsiness, and judgment problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, thyroid problems, or a history of low sodium.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet affects you.
• This 300 mg prolonged-release tablet should be swallowed whole and not crushed or split.
• Older adults and people taking diuretics may be more sensitive to side effects and may need closer monitoring.

• Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide can increase lithium levels.
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can raise lithium levels.
• ACE inhibitors and ARBs can increase the risk of lithium toxicity.
• Other medicines that affect the kidneys or sodium balance can interact with lithium.
• Tell your prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products before starting Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet.

Store Deplith PR-300 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct heat, and keep it out of reach of children.