Lithium carbonate is a mineral salt used as a psychiatric medication to treat bipolar disorder. It helps stabilize mood and reduce the severity of mood swings by regulating neurotransmitters in the brain.

Therapeutic Uses

Bipolar disorder: Lithium carbonate is the drug of choice for the treatment of the acute phase and prevention of relapse of bipolar disorder.
Major depressive disorders: In some cases, lithium carbonate is used as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Other uses: This drug also has limited use in the treatment of some other disorders, such as eating disorders and personality disorders.

Importance of Medical Supervision
Lithium carbonate is a strong drug and should be taken under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will regularly check your lithium blood levels to ensure that the dosage is appropriate and that side effects are minimized.