Escitil
Escitil contains escitalopram, which belongs to a group of antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines work by increasing the serotonin levels in the brain to help improve mood and anxiety symptoms.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take Escitil as a single daily dose, with or without food. The usual dose for adults is 10 mg per day, which may be increased by your doctor to a maximum of 20 mg per day. For elderly patients, the recommended starting dose is 5 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 10 mg per day.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Escitil is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used to treat depression (major depressive episodes), panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Generic Name
EscitalopramScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.