Use: Escitam Asino is used to treat the following conditions: - Major depressive episodes. - Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia. - Social anxiety disorder (social phobia). - Generalized anxiety disorder. - Obsessive-compulsive disorder. How to take: - The usual daily dose for adults is 10 mg - 20 mg. - The effect of treatment usually occurs 2-4 weeks after the start of administration. - Dosage and duration of treatment are determined by a doctor depending on the patient's condition and illness. - The course of treatment usually lasts 3-6 months. - Patients over 65 years of age require dose adjustment; the initial dose for them should be 5 mg per day. - Antidepressants are not prescribed for children under 18 years of age. Contraindications: - Hypersensitivity to the active substance (escitalopram) or any excipients of the drug. - Concomitant treatment with non-selective irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or pimozide. - Concomitant use with MAO-A inhibitors. - Patients with known QT interval prolongation. Storage: - Keep out of reach of children. - Store in the original packaging. - At a temperature not exceeding 25 degreeC. - The shelf life of the drug is 3 years.