Escitalopram Oral Solution

11 DESCRIPTION Escitalopram Oral Solution, USP contains escitalopram oxalate, an orally administered 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. 40.

Escitalopram oxalate occurs as a fine, white to off white crystalline 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 Oral Solution, USP is available as a clear, colorless liquid with peppermint flavor. Escitalopram Oral Solution, USP contains escitalopram oxalate equivalent to 1 mg/mL escitalopram base.

It also contains the following inactive ingredients: sorbitol solution, purified water, citric acid anhydrous, sodium citrate dihydrate, glycerin, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, and peppermint flavor.