FDA label
What is Lexapro used for?
Lexapro contains escitalopram. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Lexapro 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.”
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Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Allergan, Inc. (NDA021323). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Lexapro 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 13bb8267-1cab-43e5-acae-55a4d957630a, version 45, effective October 1, 2023. NDC 0456-2005, one of 3 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Lexapro used for?
The FDA label says: “Lexapro 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.”
What drug class is Lexapro?
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.
More on Lexapro
- Is Lexapro a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for LexaproFDA Orange Book
- What is Escitalopram used for?FDA label uses
- Is Escitalopram a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors listFDA drug class
- NDC 0456-2005Lexapro NDC record
- NDC 0456-2010Lexapro NDC record
- NDC 0456-2020Lexapro NDC record