SERTEE 100MG TABLET

• Depression
• obsessive-compulsive disorder
• panic disorder
• anxiety disorders
• post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

• Sertraline belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
• It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance

Depression; Obsessive compulsive disorder -

• Adult:Initially, 50 mg daily, may increase in increments of 50 mg at weekly intervals. Max: 200 mg daily
• Child:For obsessive compulsive disorder:6-12 yrInitially, 25 mg once daily;13-17 yrInitially, 50 mg once daily. May increase at intervals of at least 1 week. Max: 200 mg daily

Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Social anxiety disorder -

• Adult:Initially, 25 mg daily, increased to 50 mg daily after a week. May increase in increments of 50 mg at weekly intervals. Max: 200 mg daily

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder -

• Adult:Initially, 50 mg daily, either throughout the menstrual cycle or during the luteal phase only. May increase in increments of 50 mg per menstrual cycle. Max: 150 mg daily (for continuous dosing) or 100 mg daily (during luteal phase). Patient who require 100 mg daily during luteal phase-only: Initially, 50 mg daily for the first 3 days of each luteal phase period

• Uncontrollable movements
• Changes in sex drive
• Abdominal discomfort or pain
• Constipation
• Pain or tingling in fingers or thumb
• Gas or bloating
• Dry mouth
• Excessive tiredness

• Do not suddenly withdraw or discontinue therapy on your own.
• Do not take this drug if you are consuming other antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) or have been taking them within the previous two to five weeks.
• Sertraline can impair mental and physical coordination and, therefore, caution has to be taken before operating an automobile or machinery or engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and coordination.
• Do not start or stop taking this medicine during pregnancy without your doctor's advice.
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it can increase certain side effects of sertraline