Lexapro in Thailand
Escitalopram · Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) · Lundbeck
Used for: Depression and anxiety disorders.
Also known as: Cipralex
- Available in Thailand
- YesLexapro is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- EscitalopramSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Prescription
- Depends on the productDifferent Thai products with this ingredient have different legal classes. See the table below.
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Lexapro available in Thailand?
Yes. Lexapro is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 8 active registrations (10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg), held by บริษัท บี.เอ็ล.ฮั้ว จำกัด (Lundbeck). Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Lexapro
8 active registrations on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIPRALEX 10 MG- | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 6/67 (N) |
| CIPRALEX 15 MG- | film-coated tablet | Prescription | 1C 3/67 (NC) |
| CIPRALEX 20 MG- | film-coated tablet | Prescription | 1C 4/67 (NC) |
| CIPRALEX ORAL DROPS SOLUTION 20 MG/ML- | oral solution | Prescription | 1C 5/67 (NC) |
| LEXAPRO 10 MG- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 59/46 (N) |
| LEXAPRO 15 MG- | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 21/62 (NC) |
| LEXAPRO 20 MG- | film - coated tablet | Prescription | 1C 61/46 (NC) |
| LEXAPRO ORAL DROPS SOLUTION 20 MG/MLเล็กซาโปร ชนิดหยด | oral solution | Pharmacist | 1C 23/61 (NC) |
Do I need a prescription for Lexapro in Thailand?
It depends on the product. Some Thai escitalopram products are specially controlled drugs (prescription only) and others are dangerous drugs (pharmacist only, no prescription needed). Check the legal class of each product in the table below.
Can I bring Lexapro into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is escitalopram a controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Escitalopram is not on the Thai list of narcotic or psychotropic substances, where it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other escitalopram products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Lexapro. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
- Escitalopram4 registrations
- Eslopram3 registrations
- Esopam2 registrations
- Estapram2 registrations
- Intapro2 registrations
- Jovia2 registrations
- Valopram2 registrations
- Escipam1 registration
- Esidep1 registration
- Exitin1 registration
- Feliz1 registration
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Escitalopram”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Registration numbers link to the Thai FDA’s public record for each product. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer