Sustained release lithium carbonate tablets and method for preparing the same.

摘要

Sustained release lithium carbonate tablets comprising 50 to 70 % lithium carbonate, 20 to 25 % lactose, 5 to 15 % carbomer and 0.5 to 2 % magnesium stearate show considerably reduced high peak blood levels avoiding gastrointestinal side effects of lithium and providing for extended dosing periods.