Usual Adult Dose for Mania:
Acute Control:
-Usual dose: 1800 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 900 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 600 mg orally 3 times a day, in the morning, afternoon, and nighttime
Long-term Control:
-Maintenance dose: 900 to 1200 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 600 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 300 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Uses:
-Treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder
-Maintenance treatment for individuals with bipolar disorder
Usual Adult Dose for Bipolar Disorder:
Acute Control:
-Usual dose: 1800 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 900 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 600 mg orally 3 times a day, in the morning, afternoon, and nighttime
Long-term Control:
-Maintenance dose: 900 to 1200 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 600 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 300 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Uses:
-Treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder
-Maintenance treatment for individuals with bipolar disorder
Usual Pediatric Dose for Mania:
12 years and older:
Acute Control:
-Usual dose: 1800 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 900 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 600 mg orally 3 times a day, in the morning, afternoon, and nighttime
Long-term Control:
-Maintenance dose: 900 to 1200 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 600 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 300 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Uses:
-Treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder
-Maintenance treatment for individuals with bipolar disorder
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bipolar Disorder:
12 years and older:
Acute Control:
-Usual dose: 1800 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 900 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 600 mg orally 3 times a day, in the morning, afternoon, and nighttime
Long-term Control:
-Maintenance dose: 900 to 1200 mg/day
-Extended release formulations: 600 mg orally in the morning and at nighttime
-Regular release formulations: 300 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day
Uses:
-Treatment of manic episodes of bipolar disorder
-Maintenance treatment for individuals with bipolar disorder
 Detailed Lithium dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Stop taking lithium and seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Early signs of toxicity include: vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, or loss of coordination.
