Product introduction
Licab XL Tablet is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and mania in adults. It is sometimes used to treat other behavioral disorders as well. It reduces the frequency of manic episodes and decreases the intensity of those episodes that might occur.
Licab XL Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly as it may result in harmful effects.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include tremors, slurred speech, uncoordinated body movements, nausea, Vomiting, acne, increased white blood cell count, and memory impairment. It may also cause hair loss, enlarged thyroid gland, skin rash, and increased thirst. This medicine may also cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of thyroid and kidney function may be required.
Uses of Licab Tablet PR
Benefits of Licab Tablet PR
In Mania
Licab XL Tablet is used to manage manic episodes by helping reduce extreme mood swings, agitation, and overactivity, allowing individuals to regain emotional balance.
In Bipolar disorder
In bipolar disorder, Licab XL Tablet helps stabilize mood over time, reducing the frequency and intensity of depressive episodes, and supporting long-term mental health management.
Side effects of Licab Tablet PR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Licab
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weight gain
- Hand tremors
- Confusion
- Decreased memory
- Feeling thirsty
- Muscle weakness
- ECG changes
- Vertigo
- Vomiting
- Polyuria
- Increased white blood cell count
How to use Licab Tablet PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Licab XL Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Licab Tablet PR works
Licab XL Tablet works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Licab XL Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Licab XL Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Licab XL Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Licab XL Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Licab XL Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Licab XL Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Licab Tablet PR?
If you miss a dose of Licab XL Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Licab XL Tablet is one of the most effective long-term treatment for bipolar disorder.
- It may also be used for the treatment of mania.
- Your lithium blood levels, thyroid function, and kidney function may be monitored as long as you take this medicine.
- It may cause diarrhea and dehydration. Drink plenty of water and and use normal amounts of salt. Inform your doctor if you start or stop a low-salt diet.
- Monitor your weight during treatment as Licab XL Tablet can cause weight gain.
- Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have persistent stomach upset, problems with your speech, or extreme drowsiness. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not take Licab XL Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organic carbonic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Mood Stabilizers
Interaction with drugs
Taking Licab with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Domperidone with Lithium carbonate.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as double vision, weakness, dizziness, impaired coordination, or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience the
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Careful consideration is advised when taking Haloperidol with Lithium carbonate. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as impaired movements, dizziness or dro
Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Lithium carbonate.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Licab XL Tablet
Twice A Day
88%
Once A Day
12%
What are you using Licab Tablet PR for?
Mania
57%
Others
43%
How much was the improvement?
Average
38%
Excellent
38%
Poor
24%
What were the side-effects while using Licab XL Tablet?
No Side Effec*
41%
Slurred speec*
18%
Acne
12%
Uncoordinated*
6%
Nausea
6%
*No Side Effect, Slurred speech, Uncoordinated body movements
How do you take Licab Tablet PR?
With food
92%
With or witho*
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Licab XL Tablet on price
Not Expensive
44%
Average
33%
Expensive
23%
FAQs
How quickly does Licab XL Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Licab XL Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Licab XL Tablet. Do not stop taking Licab XL Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Does Licab XL Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Licab XL Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Is Licab XL Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Licab XL Tablet may cause kidney problems. Licab XL Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Licab XL Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Licab XL Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Can Licab XL Tablet cause gain in weight?
Licab XL Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Licab XL Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Licab XL Tablet or some other reason.
What is the most important information I should know about Licab XL Tablet?
Licab XL Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Licab XL Tablet levels are available. This is because Licab XL Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Licab XL Tablet in blood. Licab XL Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Licab XL Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
How should Licab XL Tablet be taken?
Take Licab XL Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Licab XL Tablet levels.
Which medicines decrease Licab XL Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Licab XL Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Licab XL Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Licab XL Tablet in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.
How quickly does Licab XL Tablet work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Licab XL Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Licab XL Tablet. Do not stop taking Licab XL Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Does Licab XL Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Licab XL Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Is Licab XL Tablet bad for kidneys?
Yes, Licab XL Tablet may cause kidney problems. Licab XL Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Licab XL Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Licab XL Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Can Licab XL Tablet cause gain in weight?
Licab XL Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Licab XL Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Licab XL Tablet or some other reason.
What is the most important information I should know about Licab XL Tablet?
Licab XL Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Licab XL Tablet levels are available. This is because Licab XL Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Licab XL Tablet in blood. Licab XL Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Licab XL Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
How should Licab XL Tablet be taken?
Take Licab XL Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Licab XL Tablet levels.
Which medicines decrease Licab XL Tablet levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Licab XL Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Licab XL Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Licab XL Tablet in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India / Indrad 382 721, Dist Mehsana ,India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: June, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Licab XL Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: June, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Licab XL Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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