Escitalopram oxalate name brand?

What is the brand name for escitalopram oxalate?

Escitalopram oxalate is the salt form of the antidepressant escitalopram. The most widely used brand name is Lexapro. [1]

Are there other brand names besides Lexapro?

Yes. Escitalopram is sold under multiple brand names in different markets and by different companies, but Lexapro is the best-known name in the U.S. [1]

What does “escitalopram oxalate” mean?

“Oxalate” refers to the specific chemical salt used to make escitalopram more stable for tablets. Patients are still taking escitalopram as the active ingredient. [1]

Does the oxalate salt affect strength or dosing?

The salt form (oxalate) is part of how the drug is formulated on the label; dosing is based on the escitalopram amount in the product. Different brands may have different tablet strengths, but the active ingredient is escitalopram. [1]

How can I confirm the brand on a prescription or bottle?

Check the medication label for either the brand (such as Lexapro) or the generic name (escitalopram oxalate) plus the strength (for example, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg). If you share the exact label text, I can interpret it.

Sources
[1] https://www.drugs.com/escitalopram.html