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Estar Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Estar Tablet (Escitalopram) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Manufacturer

PharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 310 - 595

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What is Estar Tablet used for?

  • Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (generalized anxiety)
  • Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (panic disorder)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Estar Tablet if you are allergic to escitalopram or any ingredients in the tablet
  • Avoid taking MAOIs within the last 14 days

Estar Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameEstar
Generic NameEscitalopram
Strength2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntidepressant
ManufacturerPharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Estar Tablet? (Estar Tablet kya hai)

Estar Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various mental health conditions. Its active ingredient, Escitalopram, belongs to the Antidepressant class of drugs. This medication works by affecting certain chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause symptoms like persistent sadness or anxiety. It's important to follow the doctor’s prescription regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Major depressive disorder (major depression)
  • Generalized anxiety disorder (generalized anxiety)
  • Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (panic disorder)
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (obsessive compulsive disorder)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (post traumatic stress disorder)
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder or anxiety disorders
  • Patients experiencing panic attacks or social phobia
  • People suffering from obsessive-compulsive behaviors

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to escitalopram or any ingredients in the tablet
  • If you have taken MAOIs within the last 14 days
  • If you are taking pimozide

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Estar Tablet if you are allergic to escitalopram or any ingredients in the tablet
  • Avoid taking MAOIs within the last 14 days

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea and indigestion, Dry mouth, Drowsiness or fatigue
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
  • Pimozide

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
EstarPharmaEvo (Pvt.) Ltd.Escitalopram
Alternative brandVariousEscitalopram

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Estar Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Estar Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Estar Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Estar Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Estar Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Estar Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Estar Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-08-19 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Estar Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Estar Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Estar Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Estar Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Estar Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Estar Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Estar Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.