Escitalopram
5 mg · Tablet, Film Coated
- Prescription only
- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
- Active substance
- Escitalopram
- Made by
- Accord Healthcare Inc.
- Source
- Official label
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What it is for
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How it works
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (escitalopram). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
The mechanism of antidepressant action of escitalopram, the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram, is presumed to be linked to potentiation of serotonergic activity in the central nervous system (CNS) resulting from its inhibition of CNS neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT).
Escitalopram is metabolized to S-DCT and S-didemethylcitalopram (S-DDCT).
Absorption of escitalopram is not affected by food.
Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-03-19
Safety of the active substance
From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (escitalopram). It describes the substance, not this exact product.
WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
- Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with escitalopram or within 14 days of stopping treatment with escitalopram.
- Do not use escitalopram within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders.
- The use of escitalopram tablets within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.7 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )].
Most commonly observed adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5% and at least twice the incidence of placebo patients) are: insomnia, ejaculation disorder (primarily ejaculatory delay), nausea, sweating increased, fatigue and somnolence, decreased libido, and anorgasmia ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Torrent Pharma Inc. at 1-800-912-9561, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Quoted from the US prescribing label for the same active substance. Your own pack’s leaflet is the authority for your product. DailyMed
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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Bulgaria2 matching products
Spain8 matching products
- CIPRALEX 5 mg escitalopram · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM ACCORD 5 MG · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM FARMALIDER 5 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM GRINDEKS 5 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM HEC PHARM 5 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM IPCA 5 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM TARBIS FARMA 5 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
- ESCITALOPRAM VISO FARMACEUTICA 5 mg · comprimido recubierto con película
CanadaNo exact match for this strength and form
Details
| Made by | Accord Healthcare Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Escitalopram |
| Used in | Pain, sleep, mood, epilepsy and the brain |
| Strength | 5 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE · 1000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 16729-168 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
74 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet, Film Coated69 products
5 mg17
5 mg · 17 companies
- A-S Medication Solutions
- Accord Healthcare Inc. · this page
- American Health Packaging
- Asclemed USA, Inc.
- Aurobindo Pharma Limited
- BluePoint Laboratories
- Bryant Ranch Prepack
- Coupler LLC
- Solution2 products
5 mg/5mL2
5 mg/5mL · 2 companies
- Tablet2 products
- Capsule1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.