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Brand name: Sertraline (AN) TM
Active ingredients: sertraline
What it is used for
Treatment of children aged 6 years and older and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder. ,Treatment of major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorder in adults. Treatment of social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and the prevention of its relapse in adults.,Treatment of premenstrual 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.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, capsule shaped, biconvex film coated tablets with '100' and 'BL' embossed on one side.
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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 November 1, 2019. 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.
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Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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