Escitalopram 20 mg Tablets — Generic For Lexapro — Torrent

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Escitalopram 20 mg Tablets is available by prescription only. Go ahead and place your purchase. After making payment, we will ensure that a valid prescription is received from your prescriber.

Drug Label Highlights

Source: This information is taken from the official DailyMed drug label page when available. It is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or the full official labeling.

These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS.

ESCITALOPRAM tablets, for oral use

Initial U.S. Approval: 2002

Warning: Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors

See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (5.1). Escitalopram tablets are not approved for use in pediatric patients less than 7 years of age (8.4).

Recent Major Changes

Indications (1) 5/2023

Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3, 2.5) 5/2023

Dosage and Administration, Use of Escitalopram

with Other MAOIs such as Linezolid or

Methylene Blue (2.7) - Removed 5/2023

Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.7) 8/2023

Indications And Usage

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the:

Dosage And Administration

Indication and PopulationRecommended Dosage

MDD in Adults (2.1)Initial: 10 mg once daily

Recommended: 10 mg once daily

Maximum: 20 mg once daily

MDD in Pediatric Patients 12 years and older (2.1)Initial: 10 mg once daily

Recommended: 10 mg once daily

Maximum: 20 mg once daily

GAD in Adults (2.2)Initial: 10 mg once daily

Recommended: 10 mg once daily

Maximum: 20 mg once daily

Dosage Forms And Strengths

Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg (scored), and 20 mg (scored)

Contraindications

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. In addition, do not start escitalopram in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue (4)

Concomitant use of pimozide (4)

Known hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients (4)

Warnings And Precautions

(5.2, 5.7) 8/2023 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the:
treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older (1)
treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Indication and Population Recommended Dosage MDD in Adults (2.1) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily MDD in Pediatric Patients 12 years and older (2.1) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily GAD in Adults (2.2) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily
No additional benefits were seen at 20 mg once daily (2.1)
Administer once daily, morning or evening, with or without food (2.3)
Elderly patients: recommended dosage is 10 mg once daily (2.4)
Hepatic impairment: recommended dosage is 10 mg once daily (2.4, 8.6)
When discontinuing Escitalopram tablets, reduce dose gradually whenever possible (2.5) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

(5.2, 5.7) 8/2023 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the:
treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older (1)
treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Indication and Population Recommended Dosage MDD in Adults (2.1) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily MDD in Pediatric Patients 12 years and older (2.1) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily GAD in Adults (2.2) Initial: 10 mg once daily Recommended: 10 mg once daily Maximum: 20 mg once daily
No additional benefits were seen at 20 mg once daily (2.1)
Administer once daily, morning or evening, with or without food (2.3)
Elderly patients: recommended dosage is 10 mg once daily (2.4)
Hepatic impairment: recommended dosage is 10 mg once daily (2.4, 8.6)
When discontinuing Escitalopram tablets, reduce dose gradually whenever possible (2.5) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Adverse Reactions

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.

Drug Interactions

Use In Specific Populations

Pregnancy: SSRI use, particularly later in pregnancy, may increase the risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension and symptoms of poor adaptation (respiratory distress, temperature instability, feeding difficulties, hypotonia, tremor, irritability) in the neonate (8.1)

Additional pediatric use information is approved for AbbVie Inc.’s LEXAPRO® (escitalopram) tablets. However, due to AbbVie Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.

See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.

Revised: 12/2025

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DailyMed highlights last updated: 2026-06-24 22:24:48

Additional information

Size/Count	1 Count
Dose/Strength	20 MG
Form	Tablet

Medication Guide

Official DailyMed Drug Label Information

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Source: DailyMed, National Library of Medicine
DailyMed Label: ESCITALOPRAM TABLET, FILM COATED [TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED]
Matched NDC: 13668-137-05
Published Date: Feb 13, 2026

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Escitalopram tablets are a prescription SSRI medicine taken by mouth. The label says they are used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults.

The label includes a boxed warning about an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults taking antidepressants. Patients should be watched closely for worsening symptoms or new suicidal thoughts or behaviors, especially when treatment starts or when the dose changes.

Escitalopram is taken once daily, in the morning or evening, with or without food. The label also says not to stop the medicine suddenly when possible and to reduce the dose gradually when discontinuing.

The tablets come in 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg strengths. The 10 mg and 20 mg tablets are scored.

Storage Information

STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Escitalopram tablets, USP 5 mg are white to off-white, round, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with '135' on one side and '5' on other side. Storage and Handling Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. store escitalopram tablets? • Store escitalopram tablets at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

Key Counseling Points

Take escitalopram once daily, in the morning or evening, with or without food.
Do not change the dose or stop taking it suddenly unless directed; the label recommends gradual dose reduction when possible.
Watch for new or worsening mood changes, suicidal thoughts, or unusual behavior, especially early in treatment or when the dose changes.
Tell your prescriber about a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania before starting.
Avoid using escitalopram with MAOIs; the label says these combinations are contraindicated.
Tell your pharmacist or prescriber about all other medicines, especially serotonergic drugs, triptans, tramadol, lithium, St. Johnu2019s Wort, aspirin, NSAIDs, warfarin, or other anticoagulants.
Seek prompt medical attention for symptoms that could suggest serotonin syndrome, such as agitation, hallucinations, fast heartbeat, dizziness, sweating, tremor, rigidity, fever, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how escitalopram affects you.
Report unusual bleeding or bruising, since the label warns that bleeding risk can increase with certain medicines.
Report symptoms that may be related to low sodium, such as headache, confusion, weakness, trouble concentrating, or unsteadiness.

Helpful Patient Education

Escitalopram tablets are an SSRI prescription medicine for oral use. According to the DailyMed label, they are indicated for major depressive disorder in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older, and for generalized anxiety disorder in adults. The label also lists important safety warnings, including the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in younger patients and the need to monitor for serotonin syndrome, bleeding risk, and discontinuation symptoms.

This product page is intended to provide general pharmacy education based on the official label. It summarizes key labeled uses, dosing concepts, warnings, and common counseling topics for escitalopram tablets, including the available tablet strengths and the recommendation to take the medicine once daily.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-10 03:11:21

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This Medication Guide section is provided for general educational purposes only. It does not replace the official medication guide, patient information leaflet, counseling from your pharmacist, or medical advice from your prescriber.

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Escitalopram 20 mg Tablets — Generic For Lexapro — Torrent

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