What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over score "10" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over score "10" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over score "20" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Store in Original Container
• Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White to off-white, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet with 'C3' embossed on one side and a notch break-line on the other side.

Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November 1, 2018. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Store in Original Container
• Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White to off-white, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablet with 'C4' embossed on one side and a notch break-line on the other side.

Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November 1, 2018. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over score "15" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over score "15" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over "5" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

What it is used for

Treatment of major depression. Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How to take it

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

• The way to take this medicine: Oral
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

White, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets. Engraved "APO" on one side, "ESC" over "5" on the other side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient escitalopram

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.