What Is Escitalopram Used For? FDA-Approved Uses

The FDA label says: “Escitalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of: major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.”

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Escitalopram, tablet, film coated

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. (ANDA078777). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Escitalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of:
major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.
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.

Source: DailyMed label, set id ccbe97b5-da68-4fff-929a-240dd705fe6f, version 3, effective October 3, 2026. NDC 16571-755, one of 133 listings for this product.

Escitalopram Oxalate, solution

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. (ANDA079062). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Escitalopram oral solution is indicated for the treatment of:
major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 79fddc2d-2dc2-444f-8fd3-0337090ee744, version 10, effective May 25, 2026. NDC 16571-769, one of 7 listings for this product.

Questions

What is escitalopram used for?

The FDA label says: “Escitalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of: major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults.”

What drug class is escitalopram?

FDA lists escitalopram in the Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.

Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?

No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.