What is Lexapro made of (active ingredient)?
Lexapro is the brand name for escitalopram. That means the core “what’s in it” ingredient is escitalopram oxalate, an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.
What else is in Lexapro besides escitalopram?
The other ingredients are inactive (excipients)—things used to form the tablet and help it stay stable and absorb properly in the body. The exact list can vary by strength (tablet dose) and country/manufacturer, but it typically includes components such as binders, fillers, and film-coating materials.
If you tell me the strength (for example, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg) and whether it’s the tablet or another formulation, I can narrow down the inactive ingredients for that specific product.
Is Lexapro ever a liquid or different formulation?
Most commonly, Lexapro is dispensed as an oral tablet. If you’re asking because you have a different form (for example, a liquid), the inactive ingredients list will differ from the tablets.
Where can I check the exact ingredient list for my specific Lexapro?
The most reliable place is the package insert / labeling that matches your exact dose and form. If you want, share the wording you see on the label (or the dose and tablet imprint), and I’ll help you interpret what each component is for.