Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sertraline
Chemical Class
SSRI
ATC Code
N06AB06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Oloft?
Uses
Sertraline (Zoloft) is a medication used for depression , panic disorders , obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
SSRI
Sertraline is the derivative of Sertraline (HCl). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to SSRI. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Sertraline (HCl) is 306.23.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
50 mg — 24 hourly
Initially for 2 Weeks
2
Adult · PO
50 to 200 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance for 1 Month
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take sertraline exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your
4
Child
Safety not established
Safety Alerts
You should not use sertraline if you are allergic to it, or if you also take pimozide
Do not use the liquid form of this medicine if you take disulfiram ( Antabuse )
if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, a dangerous drug interaction could occur
MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine
Wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you take sertraline
Important Warnings
People with depression or mental illness may have thoughts about suicide
Some young people may have increased suicidal thoughts when first starting a medicine to treat depression
Tell your doctor right away if you have any sudden changes in mood or behavior, or thoughts about suicide
Do not stop taking sertraline without your doctor's advice
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome , such as agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
This medicine can increase the risk of bleeding
Taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk
This medicine may cause activation of mania or hypomania, so screen patients with bipolar disorder
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sertraline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include DizzinessHeadacheFatigueNauseaDiarrheaPalpitationInsomniaSomnolenceXerostomiaEjaculatory FailureDry mouthTremorDyspepsia
Drug Interactions
Sertraline can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections
asthma
heart problems
high blood pressure
depression
mental illness
cancer
malaria
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 337.3
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 33.73 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 337.3
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Sertraline, and what they are not.You pay Rs 52 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ellettra
100mg
Rs 285Rs 28.5/unit
Lowest price per unitWILSHIRE LABORATORIES
Serloft
100mg
Rs 294.5Rs 29.45/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Rozanto
100mg
Rs 380Rs 38/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Marker
Zaline
100mg
Rs 544.8Rs 54.48/unit
Araf Pharmaceuticals
Reline
100Mg
Rs 617.5Rs 61.75/unit
Below approved ceilingSURGE LABORATORIES
Sert
100Mg
Rs 618Rs 61.8/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Seroft
100mg
Rs 689.7Rs 68.97/unit
No DRAP alertsPHARMATEC PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Serlin
100Mg
Rs 712.5Rs 71.25/unit
AMARANT HEALTHCARE
Zoloft
100mg
Rs 1,349Rs 134.9/unit
OBS-AGP
Preloft
100mg
Rs 836
Helix Pharma
Depralin
100mg
Rs 1,111
PHARMASOL
Freedep
100mg
Rs 1,791.52 ceiling
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
For pharma professionalsCompany, market and opportunity intelligence
Company
236
brands
166
molecules
0
alerts