Zoloft
Sertraline tablets for major depressive disorder and panic disorder. It is an SSRI that can take a few weeks to show its full effect.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Sertraline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 50mg · 100mg
Zoloft is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Zoloft depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Zoloft details
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Panic Disorder · Obsessive-compulsive Disorder · Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Alternative names
- sertraline
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Known off-label uses
- premature ejaculation
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of MAO inhibitors; pimozide use
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anorexia; sexual dysfunction
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Pimozide; Aspirin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over six years (for OCD) and adults.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Sertraline tablets for major depressive disorder and panic disorder. It is an SSRI that can take a few weeks to show its full effect.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks presynaptic serotonin reuptake, sustaining neurotransmitter availability within critical mood-regulating synapses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Monitor newborn. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Zoloft names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Sertraline at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.