Sertraline 25mg

Forms and dosages

Generic sertraline is supplied as oral tablets in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths. The typical adult starting dose for major depression is 50mg once daily, with adjustment in 50mg increments as needed up to a maximum of 200mg per day. Lower starting doses (25mg) are sometimes used for panic disorder or in patients particularly sensitive to side effects. The dose is taken once daily, in the morning or evening depending on tolerability, with or without food.

Indications

Generic sertraline shares the indications of the originator: major depressive disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, all in adults. Paediatric OCD treatment is approved in some jurisdictions from age 6. Approval for each indication depends on local registration of the specific generic product. According to clinical guidelines, treatment should be initiated and monitored by a clinician familiar with mental health prescribing.