SPL Set ID: baf59ee7-1c98-4f77-96c5-7b50b7acb8f4
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Lithium carbonate extended-release tablets, USP contain lithium carbonate, USP, a white, granular, odorless powder with molecular formula Li 2 CO 3 and molecular weight 73.89. Lithium is an element of the alkali-metal group with atomic number 3, atomic weight 6.94, and an emission line at 671 nm on the flame photometer. Each peach, film-coated, extended-release tablet contains 300 mg of lithium carbonate. This slowly dissolving film-coated tablet is designed to give lower serum lithium peak concentrations than obtained with conventional oral lithium dosage forms. Inactive ingredients consist of calcium stearate, hypromellose, polydextrose, povidone, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate, sorbitol, titanium dioxide, triacetin, and yellow iron oxide. Meets USP Dissolution Test 4.