Product Description Ufrim 5mg Tablets contain escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. It helps improve mood, reduce anxiety, and restore emotional balance.
How It Works Escitalopram increases serotonin levels in the brain, helping to: • Improve mood • Reduce anxiety and panic symptoms • Enhance emotional stability • Improve overall mental well-being
Dosage & Administration • Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor • Usually taken once daily • Can be taken with or without food • Swallow with water • Take at the same time each day
Possible Side Effects • Nausea • Headache • Dizziness • Insomnia or drowsiness • Dry mouth
When Not to Use • Allergy to escitalopram • Use with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping them • Severe liver impairment (unless advised by a doctor)
Precautions • Monitor for suicidal thoughts, especially early in treatment • Avoid alcohol • Inform your doctor about all medications being used • Use cautiously in patients with epilepsy or bipolar disorder
Warnings • May take 2–4 weeks for full therapeutic effect • Risk of serotonin syndrome with interacting medications • Do not stop treatment abruptly • May affect alertness in some patients