Syrups lithium citrate

Five milliliters of lithium citrate syrup contain the equivalent of 8 milliequivalents of Li+. Calculate the equivalent, in terms of milligrams, of lithium carbonate (Li2C03 M.W. = 74) in each 5-mL dose of the syrup. 

Each 5 mL of syrup for oral administration contains lithium ion 8 mEq (equivalent to amount of lithium in 300 mg of lithium carbonate), alcohol 0.3% v/v. Lithium citrate syrup is a palatable oral dosage form of lithium ion. 

In an in vitro study, there was no visible precipitate formation when lithium citrate syrup was mixed with risperidone solution (639). 

Park SH, Gill MA, Dopheide JA. Visual compatibility of risperidone solution and lithium citrate syrup. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2003 60(6) 612-3. 

Lithium citrate syrup see index for additional brand names... 

Syrup 8 mEq lithium (as citrate equivalent to 300 mg lithium carbonate) per 5 mL (Rx) Various... 

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