SPL Set ID: 2db02476-325f-ee47-a7e5-b5aed56c364c
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Escitalopram tablets USP contains escitalopram oxalate USP an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram is the pure S- enantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram. Escitalopram oxalate USP is designated S-(+)-1-[3(dimethyl-amino)propyl]-1-( p -fluorophenyl)-5-phthalancarbonitrile oxalate with the following structural formula: The molecular formula is C 20 H 21 FN 2 O • C 2 H 2 O 4 and the molecular weight is 414.40. Escitalopram oxalate USP occurs as white to almost white crystalline powder and is soluble in methanol. Escitalopram tablets USP are film-coated, containing escitalopram oxalate USP in strengths equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg, respectively of, escitalopram base. The 10 and 20 mg tablets are scored. The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. The film coating contains polyethylene glycol, hypromellose, and titanium dioxide. structure