SPL Set ID: c980262b-31f0-46df-902d-e593e1557fef

Escitalopram tablets, USP contains escitalopram oxalate, USP an orally administered selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Escitalopram oxalate, USP 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 414.40. Escitalopram oxalate, USP occurs as a fine, white to slightly-yellow powder and is freely soluble in methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), soluble in isotonic saline solution, sparingly soluble in water and ethanol, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate, and insoluble in heptane. Escitalopram oxalate, USP is available as tablets for oral administration. Escitalopram tablets, USP are film-coated, circular bi-convex tablets containing 6.39 mg, 12.77 mg and 25.54 mg escitalopram oxalate USP in strengths equivalent to 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg of respectively, of escitalopram base. The 10 and 20 mg tablets are scored. The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, propyl gallate, talc, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and polyethylene glycol. 159