Zoloft
Sertraline 25mg, 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and PTSD. An SSRI.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Sertraline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 25 · 50 · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Zoloft on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder · Obsessive-compulsive Disorder · Panic Disorder · Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Alternative names
- Lustral; Daxid
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Pharmacological class
- SSRI
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea; insomnia; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- dry mouth; sweating; somnolence
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- St. John's Wort; warfarin; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in paediatric populations (OCD only).
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to sertraline; concurrent use with pimozide; concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
monitor for suicidal ideation especially in young adults; use caution in patients with history of seizures
Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Sertraline 25mg, 50mg and 100mg film-coated tablets, used for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and PTSD. An SSRI.
Mechanism of action
Sertraline selectively inhibits the neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT), resulting in increased concentrations of serotonin in the synaptic cleft, which enhances serotonergic neurotransmission and alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult specialist; potential risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborn. Breastfeeding: Evaluate risk-benefit.
Zoloft is the original brand of sertraline, a widely used medication to manage Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names including Lustral and Daxid. It is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 25, 50 and 100mg.
Buying Zoloft online
Generic sertraline, often produced in India, offers a more affordable alternative to the original Pfizer brand for expats living far from a major pharmacy. As with any long-term treatment, this medication is best used under a doctor’s care to monitor progress and maintain consistent support.
What you will receive
Zoloft is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Zoloft.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Sertraline) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.