SPL Set ID: c0401570-a3b0-bef2-7365-c23dc952b8b6

Escitalopram Capsules contain escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), present as escitalopram oxalate salt. Escitalopram is the pure S- enantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram. Escitalopram oxalate 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 414.43. Escitalopram oxalate occurs as a fine, white to slightly yellow powder and is freely soluble in methanol and in dimethyl sulphoxide, sparingly soluble in water and in alcohol, very slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and in isopropyl alcohol, and insoluble in heptane. Escitalopram Capsules are intended for oral administration and are available only in a 15 mg strength. The capsules contain 15 mg escitalopram (equivalent to 19.16 mg escitalopram oxalate) and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, copovidone, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, and titanium dioxide.