Nexito 5

Tablet · Sun Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Nexito 5 is a tablet made by Sun Pharma that contains Escitalopram 5 mg. Escitalopram is a antidepressant (ssri): treats depression and anxiety disorders.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Escitalopram5 mg

What it is used for

Treats depression and anxiety disorders.

How it works

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that raises serotonin in the brain, treating depression, anxiety and panic disorder.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day. It takes 2 to 4 weeks to start helping and longer for full effect. Continue for months after feeling better.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Trouble sleeping or drowsiness
  • Sweating
  • Lower sex drive
  • Dizziness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide, especially in the first weeks or in people under 25 (contact a doctor or helpline at once)
  • Agitation, fever, shaking and fast heartbeat (serotonin syndrome)
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat

Be careful

Takes 2 to 4 weeks to work; do not stop suddenly.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not combine with MAOIs. Serotonin syndrome risk with tramadol, triptans, linezolid and other antidepressants. Bleeding risk higher with NSAIDs, aspirin and blood thinners. Do not stop suddenly; taper with your doctor. Avoid with medicines that prolong the QT interval.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Some SSRIs are continued in pregnancy because untreated depression has risks too; decide with your doctor. Sertraline is often preferred while breastfeeding.

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Common questions

What is Nexito 5?

Nexito 5 is a tablet by Sun Pharma containing Escitalopram 5 mg.

What is Nexito 5 used for?

Treats depression and anxiety disorders.

How should I take Nexito 5?

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day. It takes 2 to 4 weeks to start helping and longer for full effect. Continue for months after feeling better. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Nexito 5?

Common side effects include: Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping or drowsiness, sweating, lower sex drive, dizziness. Get medical help straight away for: Thoughts of self-harm or suicide, especially in the first weeks or in people under 25 (contact a doctor or helpline at once), agitation, fever, shaking and fast heartbeat (serotonin syndrome), unusual bleeding, fast or irregular heartbeat.

Does Nexito 5 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Nexito 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Some SSRIs are continued in pregnancy because untreated depression has risks too; decide with your doctor. Sertraline is often preferred while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Nexito 5?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.