Sertalin Tablet 50 mg (Sertraline Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder: Start with an initial dose of 50 mg orally once daily. The maintenance dose is 50-100 mg per day, with a maximum increase to 200 mg daily. Dosage adjustments should be made at intervals of at least one week. Panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder: Start with 25 mg once daily and increase to 50 mg after one week. To achieve therapeutic effects, doses of 50-200 mg per day can be administered.

Children's dosage

For children aged 6-12 with obsessive-compulsive disorder, start with 25 mg once daily. For those aged 13-17, start with 50 mg once daily, and if there is no response, the dose can be increased up to a maximum of 200 mg per day.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in children, adolescents, and young adults with depression or psychiatric disorders, so caution is advised. If abnormal behaviors such as changes in mental state, aggression, or anger occur during treatment, consult a doctor immediately. There is a risk of a severe side effect called serotonin syndrome, especially when taken with other serotonin-related medications. This drug should not be given to patients with certain liver disorders or those taking MAO inhibitors and dosage adjustments are required for patients with impaired liver function. Caution is also necessary for patients with epilepsy, as there is a risk of seizures, and for those with angle-closure glaucoma. Various side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, insomnia, anxiety, and gastrointestinal disturbances may occur, so symptoms should be closely monitored. Special care is needed while driving or operating hazardous machinery, and the use of alcohol is to be avoided. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, as it may affect the fetus. Those who are breastfeeding should also consider physician advice as the medication may pass into breast milk. Abrupt discontinuation of the medication may cause withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, and sleep disturbances; therefore, it should be tapered off gradually. In case of overdose, symptoms like heart irregularities, drowsiness, vomiting, and tremors may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin shedding, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties with cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice),

Mild side effects

• Decreased appetite
• increased appetite
• hyponatremia
• hypoglycemia
• hyperglycemia
• insomnia
• depressive symptoms
• decreased libido
• restlessness
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle