WW3188 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 15mm — Lithium
| Imprint | WW3188 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | CAPSULE |
| Size | 15 |
| Strength | LITHIUM CARBONATE 150 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Manufacturer | West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp |
| NDC | 0143-3188 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | LITHIUM CARBONATE[LITHIUM CATION] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "WW3188" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Lithium
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: "LITHIUM TOXICITY - Lithium toxicity is closely related to serum lithium concentrations, and can occur at doses close to therapeutic concentrations. Facilities for prompt and accurate serum lithium determinations should be available before initiating therapy." "The toxic concentrations for lithium (≥1.5 mEq/L) are close to the therapeutic range (0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L)," with toxicity ranging from "fine tremor, lightheadedness, lack of coordination" to "clonus, confusion, seizure, coma, and death." Also warns of lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus from reduced renal concentrating ability, and hyponatremia from decreased renal tubular sodium reabsorption.
Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar I disorder: Treatment of acute manic and mixed episodes in patients 7 years and older" and "Maintenance treatment in patients 7 years and older.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "WW3188".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (CAPSULE).
- • Compare the size (15) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
Similar-looking pills
906
WHITE CAPSULE · Quetiapine
DAN DAN
WHITE CAPSULE · Methocarbamol
MYLAN 4250
WHITE CAPSULE · Doxepin
802
WHITE CAPSULE · Cephalexin
E
WHITE CAPSULE · Acetaminophen
TCL341 AV
WHITE CAPSULE · Acetaminophen
E 8
WHITE CAPSULE · Penicillin V
IP190 500
WHITE CAPSULE · Naproxen
U 130
WHITE CAPSULE · Hydrochlorothiazide
L402
WHITE CAPSULE · Acetaminophen
Tiazac 420
WHITE CAPSULE · Diltiazem
1 2
WHITE CAPSULE · Gabapentin
Other pills of Lithium
54 452
WHITE ROUND · Lithium
54 463
WHITE CAPSULE · Lithium
54 452
WHITE ROUND · Lithium
M LC
ORANGE ROUND · Lithium
223 Plain
PINK ROUND · Lithium
54 452
WHITE ROUND · Lithium
54 107
BROWN ROUND · Lithium
M LC
ORANGE ROUND · Lithium
98 H
PINK CAPSULE · Lithium
54 463
WHITE CAPSULE · Lithium
300 G221
PINK CAPSULE · Lithium
98 H
PINK CAPSULE · Lithium
Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 731ddc26-5659-437b-ab5d-44f4d59255b3.xml