Lithium Succinate
Lithium Succinate is a topical dermatological medication primarily used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and related inflammatory skin conditions. It possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help reduce redness, scaling, and irritation of the skin.
Lithium Succinate is a topical skin medication used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and inflammatory skin conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- D11AX04
- RxNorm
- 28817
- Generic
- Lithium Succinate
- Class
- atc-d11
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- topical
- Forms
- ointment, cream
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Lithium Succinate is primarily indicated for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, including facial seborrheic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin conditions characterized by redness, scaling, and irritation.
The exact mechanism of action is not fully established, but Lithium Succinate is believed to work through its anti-inflammatory and potentially antimicrobial properties, helping to reduce skin inflammation and normalize skin cell turnover.
This medication is for topical use only and should not be ingested. As with all lithium preparations, caution should be used, and patients should follow their healthcare provider's instructions carefully. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy