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NDC 16729-0168-17 Escitalopram 5 mg/1 Details
Escitalopram 5 mg/1
Escitalopram is a ORAL TABLET, FILM COATED in the HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG category. It is labeled and distributed by Accord Healthcare Inc.. The primary component is ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE.
MedlinePlus Drug Summary
Escitalopram is used to treat depression in adults and children and teenagers 12 years of ago or older. Escitalopram is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer) in adults. Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Related Packages: 16729-0168-17Last Updated: 11/30/2022
MedLinePlus Full Drug Details: Escitalopram
Product Information
| NDC | 16729-0168 |
|---|---|
| Product ID | 16729-168_0e2f33f8-fbb4-aac4-e063-6294a90a0273 |
| Associated GPIs | 58160034100310 |
| GCN Sequence Number | 051642 |
| GCN Sequence Number Description | escitalopram oxalate TABLET 5 MG ORAL |
| HIC3 | H2S |
| HIC3 Description | SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SSRIS) |
| GCN | 18975 |
| HICL Sequence Number | 024022 |
| HICL Sequence Number Description | ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE |
| Brand/Generic | Generic |
| Proprietary Name | Escitalopram |
| Proprietary Name Suffix | n/a |
| Non-Proprietary Name | Escitalopram |
| Product Type | HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG |
| Dosage Form | TABLET, FILM COATED |
| Route | ORAL |
| Active Ingredient Strength | 5 |
| Active Ingredient Units | mg/1 |
| Substance Name | ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE |
| Labeler Name | Accord Healthcare Inc. |
| Pharmaceutical Class | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor [EPC], Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors [MoA] |
| DEA Schedule | n/a |
| Marketing Category | ANDA |
| Application Number | ANDA202389 |
| Listing Certified Through | 2025-12-31 |
Package
NDC 16729-0168-17 (16729016817)
| NDC Package Code | 16729-168-17 |
|---|---|
| Billing NDC | 16729016817 |
| Package | 1000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (16729-168-17) |
| Marketing Start Date | 2014-07-23 |
| NDC Exclude Flag | N |
| Pricing Information | |
| Price Per Unit | 0.04616 |
| Pricing Unit | EA |
| Effective Date | 2024-02-21 |
| NDC Description | ESCITALOPRAM 5 MG TABLET |
| Pharmacy Type Indicator | C/I |
| OTC | N |
| Explanation Code | 1 |
| Classification for Rate Setting | G |
| As of Date | 2024-02-21 |
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