Please note: this guideline has exceeded its review date and is currently under review by specialists. Exercise caution in the use of the clinical guideline.
| Lithium |
| Time to steady state: 5 days. |
| Sampling time and target range |
| 12 hours after dose (24 hourly dosing): 0.4–1mmol/L. |
| Comment |
| Dose depends on renal function. Target range may differ for 12 hourly dosing - seek specialist advice. |
Guideline reviewed: August 2021
Page updated: May 2022