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Depressive illness. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder.

Sertraline is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI). It increases the level of serotonin at nerve junctions in the brain.

Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder: Adult: 50 mg once daily, increased if necessary in steps of 50 mg at intervals of at least 1 week to a maximum of 200 mg daily. Panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder: initially 25 mg once daily, increased to 50 mg daily after 1 week.

Nausea, diarrhoea, insomnia or drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, tremor, increased sweating and sexual dysfunction.

To be used only on the prescription of a registered physician. May cause drowsiness or dizziness; take care when driving. Must not be stopped abruptly; the dose should be reduced gradually. Watch for suicidal thoughts at the start of treatment; use with caution in epilepsy, bleeding disorders and hepatic impairment.

Use together with or within 14 days of an MAOI, use with pimozide and hypersensitivity to sertraline.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children.