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Lithium Carbonate Extended-release Tablets, USP contain lithium carbonate, USP, a white granular 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. Lithium Carbonate Extended-release Tablets, USP are available for oral administration containing 300 mg of lithium carbonate USP. This slowly dissolving, film-coated tablet is designed to give lower serum lithium peak concentrations than obtained with conventional oral lithium dosage forms. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium stearate, Opadry II (Beige), povidone, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate and sorbitol. Opadry II (Beige) contains: hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, triacetin and yellow iron oxide. The tablets meet the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 5 in the USP monograph for Lithium Carbonate Extended-release Tablets USP, 300 mg.