Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets 50 mg (Sertraline Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder: Start with an initial dose of 50 mg of sertraline, taken orally once daily. The maintenance dose is 50-100 mg per day. If the effect is insufficient, the dosage can be increased by 50 mg up to a maximum of 200 mg per day, and dose adjustments should be made at intervals of at least one week. Panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder: Start with a dose of 25 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

Obsessive-compulsive disorder: For patients aged 6-12 years, start at 25 mg once daily; for patients aged 13-17 years, start at 50 mg once daily. For child patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder aged 6-17 years regarding 2

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in young people with depression or psychiatric disorders, so these patients should be observed closely after starting treatment. While taking this medication, serious side effects such as serotonin syndrome or neuroleptic malignant syndrome may occur, so if related symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a physician is required. It is hazardous to take this medication in conjunction with MAO inhibitors, which inhibit certain enzymes, so patients on these medications should not use it. Additionally, the risk of side effects may increase when combined with other serotonergic drugs, so it should only be taken after consulting a physician. Patients with specific conditions such as liver disease or seizures should use this medication cautiously, and if symptoms such as seizures appear, they should stop taking the medication immediately and inform their healthcare provider. This medication can cause various side effects, so if unusual symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, headache, indigestion, skin rash, palpitations occur, immediate medical attention is necessary. It can affect psychomotor abilities, so caution is needed when driving or operating dangerous machinery, especially when taken with other sedatives. To ensure therapeutic efficacy, it is important to continue taking the medication as directed by a physician even if symptoms improve; sudden discontinuation may cause withdrawal symptoms, so the dosage should be tapered gradually. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the potential impact on the fetus when taking this medication, weighing the benefits and risks of treatment and using appropriate contraception. Nursing mothers should consult a physician before determining whether to take this medication, considering the possible effects on infants due to its excretion in breast milk. Children and adolescents have not had their safety and efficacy fully verified except for certain indications, so caution is needed for use. Overdose may lead to severe side effects, so adherence to prescribed dosages is crucial, and patients should not discontinue or change the dosage without a doctor's guidance. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if taking other medications, inform the healthcare provider, especially when using heart medications or medications affecting blood coagulation.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (angioedema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• sweating
• pallor
• hypersensitivity
• anaphylactoid reactions
• severe rashes with fever
• blisters

Mild side effects

• Decreased appetite
• increased appetite
• insomnia
• depressive symptoms
• decreased libido
• agitation
• anxiety
• aggression
• euphoria
• confusion

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should be kept at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle