Escitalopram in Thailand
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Used for: Depression and anxiety disorders.
- Available in Thailand
- Registered29 active Thai FDA registrations
- 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 Escitalopram available in Thailand?
Yes. Escitalopram is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 29 active registrations (10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg). 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
29 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) |
| ESCIPAM 10 MGเอสซิแพม 10 มก. | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 3/63 (NG) |
| ESCITALOPRAM SANDOZ (10 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 87/60 (NG) |
| ESCITALOPRAM SANDOZ (20 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 88/60 (NG) |
| ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS 10 MG “MEIJI”- | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 26/65 (E) |
| ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS 10 MG “MEIJI”- | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 28/65 (E) |
| ESIDEPเอซซิเดพ | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 80/59 (NG) |
| ESLOPRAM 10เอซโลแพม 10 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 15056/67 (NG) |
| ESLOPRAM 15เอซโลแพม 15 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 15057/67 (NG) |
| ESLOPRAM 20เอซโลแพม 20 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 15058/67 (NG) |
| ESOPAM 10อีโซแพม 10 | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 37/59 (NG) |
| ESOPAM 20อีโซแพม 20 | film - coated tablet | Prescription | 1A 47/60 (NG) |
| ESTAPRAM 10เอสตาแพรม 10 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 38/67 (NG) |
| ESTAPRAM 20เอสตาแพรม 20 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 39/67 (NG) |
| EXITIN (10 MG)อิซิทิน (10 มิลลิกรัม) | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1A 10/68 (NG) |
| FELIZ S 10 TABLET (ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE TABLETS 10 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 16/61 (NG) |
| INTAPRO 10อินทาโปร 10 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 178/68 (NG) |
| INTAPRO 20อินทาโปร 20 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 149/68 (NG) |
| JOVIA 10โจเวีย 10 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 15/64 (NG) |
| JOVIA 20โจเวีย 20 | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 40/61 (NG) |
| 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) |
| VALOPRAM 10วาโลแพรม 10 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 24/62 (NG) |
| VALOPRAM 20วาโลแพรม 20 | film-coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 25/62 (NG) |
Do I need a prescription for Escitalopram 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 Escitalopram 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. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
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