COMPOSITION
ELODEP 5 Tablet : Each film-coated tablet contains Escitalopram 5 mg (as Escitalopram Oxalate USP).
ELODEP 10 Tablet : Each film-coated tablet contains Escitalopram 10 mg (as Escitalopram Oxalate USP).
INDICATIONS
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Major depressive disorder (MDD)
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Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
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Maintenance therapy for the prevention of depression relapses
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adults :
The initial dose of ELODEP (Escitalopram Oxalate) is 10 mg once daily. If the dose is increased to 20 mg, this should occur after a minimum of one week but failed to demonstrate a greater benefit of over 20 mg.
Elderly: A single oral dose of 10 mg/day is the recommended dose for most elderly patients.
Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness in children below the age of 18 years have not been established.