Answer
Metronidazole may reduce lithium clearance through the kidneys and increase lithium concentrations during lithium citrate treatment; if metronidazole is started, the lithium dosage should be adjusted or concomitant treatment stopped, as appropriate.
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- Li-Liquid 509 mg/5ml Oral SyrupRosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 20Document updated
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