[Manufacture of lithium carbonate tablets using direct compression]

The test results of lithium carbonate tablets made by direct compression were presented. The content of lithium carbonate, tablets weight variation, hardness, friability, disintegration, as well as the lithium carbonate dissolution rate were determined. The best properties were observed in tablets made with microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH 101), spray dried lactose and corn starch.