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Brand name: Sertraline (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: sertraline
What it is used for
Children and Adolescents Sertraline hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of children (aged 6 years of age and older) and adolescents with OCD.,Adults Sertraline hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of: Major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and panic disorder Social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and the prevention of its relapse Pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) as defined by DSM-IV criteria
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
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Visual appearance
White to off-white, capsule shaped, biconvex film coated tablets with '50' and 'BL' debossed on either side of the breakline
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient sertraline
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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Reporting side effects
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