Description
Sertraline 100mg Tablets contain 100mg of sertraline, an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant used to treat several mental health conditions. Sertraline is available as a prescription-only medicine in the UK and is commonly prescribed for depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sertraline works by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, helping regulate mood and emotional responses. The appropriate dose depends on the condition being treated and individual patient requirements. Although 100mg is an established tablet strength, treatment may be started at a lower dose before being adjusted by a healthcare professional.
This product contains 28 film-coated tablets, a pack size listed for multiple authorised sertraline 100mg products in the UK.
Sertraline should be taken exactly as prescribed. It can take several weeks for the full therapeutic effect to become apparent, and treatment should not be stopped suddenly without medical advice. Patients should discuss other medicines, existing health conditions and any troublesome side effects with their doctor or pharmacist.
Key Features
- Active ingredient: Sertraline
- Strength: 100mg per tablet
- Pack size: 28 tablets
- Medicine type: SSRI antidepressant
- Used for depression and several anxiety-related conditions
- Also prescribed for OCD, panic disorder and PTSD
- Prescription-only medicine in the UK
- Film-coated tablet formulation
Use It Safely
| Important consideration | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Prescription | Use only as prescribed by your doctor or qualified healthcare professional. |
| Dose | Take the dose prescribed for your particular condition. Do not change the dose yourself. |
| Other medicines | Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take, particularly other antidepressants or medicines affecting serotonin. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen some side effects; discuss alcohol consumption with your healthcare professional. |
| Driving | Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness, drowsiness or impaired concentration. |
| Stopping treatment | Do not stop sertraline suddenly. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction. |
| Side effects | Seek medical advice if side effects are severe, persistent or concerning. |
Important Safety Information
Sertraline should not be used without discussing treatment with a doctor or pharmacist. It may interact with certain medicines, and your healthcare professional should know about your current medications and medical history before treatment begins.
Possible side effects can include nausea, diarrhoea, headache, dizziness, sleep problems, drowsiness or sexual side effects. As with other antidepressants, patients should seek urgent medical advice if they experience severe or unusual mental or physical symptoms.
Sertraline is intended to be taken regularly according to the prescribed treatment plan. Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine and follow your prescriber’s instructions.
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