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Zert OD 50mg Tablet 10S

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What is ZERT OD 50MG?

  • ZERT OD 50MG contains Sertraline which belongs the group of medicines called Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION

THERAPEUTIC USES

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

SIDE EFFECTS

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What ZERT OD 50MG is used for?

It is used to treat,       

  • depression and prevention of recurrence of depression
  • social anxiety disorder
  • post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • panic disorder
  • obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

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PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Talk to your doctor before taking ZERT OD 50MG, if you:

  • are allergic to ZERT OD 50MG or any other ingredients of this medicine
  • have epilepsy (fit) or a history of seizures
  • have suffered from manic depressive illness (bipolar disorder) or schizophrenia
  • have or previously had thoughts of harming or killing yourself
  • have Serotonin Syndrome
  • have low sodium level in your blood
  • have liver disease
  • have diabetes
  • have suffered from bleeding disorders
  • having electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)
  • have eye problems, such as certain kinds of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
  • have heart problems
  • consume alcohol
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  • ZERT OD 50MG will only be given to you when pregnant if your doctor considers that the benefit for you is greater than any possible risk to the developing baby
  • If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor before taking this medicine
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  • ZERT OD 50MG must only be used to treat children and adolescents suffering from OCD aged 6-17 years old
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  • ZERT OD 50MG may influence your ability to drive or use machines
  • You should therefore not drive or operate machinery, until you know how this medication affects your ability to perform these activities
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Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines such as,

  • monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), like moclobemide (to treat depression)
  • Products containing the amino acid tryptophan
  • tramadol,to treat severe pain
  • fentanyl, mivacurium and suxamethonium used in anaesthesia or to treat chronic pain
  • sumatriptan used to treat migraines
  • blood thinning medicine (warfarin)
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) to treat pain/arthritis
  • diuretics
  • phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine to treat epilepsy 
  • medicines to treat diabetes (tolbutamide)
  • cimetidine, omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole to treat excessive stomach acid, ulcers and heartburn
  • lithium to treat mania and depression
  • amitriptyline, nortriptyline, nefazodone, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine to treat depression 
  • perphenazine, levomepromazine and olanzapine to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders
  • verapamil, diltiazem, flecainide, propafenone to treat high blood pressure, chest pain or regulate the rate and rhythm of the heart 
  • rifampicin, clarithromycin, erythromycin to treat bacterial infections
  • ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole to treat fungal infections
  • protease inhibitors such as ritonavir, telaprevir to treat HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
  • medicines used to prevent nausea and vomiting after an operation or chemotherapy (aprepitant)
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  • Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you
  • Take your medication once daily either in the morning or evening

The recommended dose is:

Adults:

Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • For depression and OCD, the usual effective dose is 50 mg/day
  • The daily dose may be increased in 50 mg increments and at intervals of at least one week over a period of weeks
  • The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day

Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:

  • For panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, treatment should be started at 25 mg/day, and increased to 50 mg/day after one week
  • The daily dose then may be increased in 50 mg increments over a period of weeks.
  • The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg/day

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder:

  • Children aged 6 to 12: the recommended starting dose is 25 mg daily
  • After one week, your doctor may increase this to 50 mg daily. The maximum dose is 200 mg daily
  • Adolescents aged 13 to 17: the recommended starting dose is 50 mg daily
  • The maximum dose is 200 mg daily

If you take more ZERT OD 50MG

  • If you accidentally take too much ZERT OD 50MG contact your doctor at once or go to the nearest hospital casualty department

If you forget to take ZERT OD 50MG

  • Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
  • If you forget to take a dose, do not take the missed dose
  • Just take the next dose at the right time

If you stop taking ZERT OD 50MG

  • Do not stop taking ZERT OD 50MG unless your doctor tells you to
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  • Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them

SERIOUS

COMMON

UNCOMMON

RARE

  • severe skin rash that causes blistering, (this can affect the mouth and tongue)
  • allergic reaction or allergy, such as an itchy skin rash, breathing problems, wheezing, swollen eyelids, face or lips
  • agitation, confusion, diarrhoea, high temperature and blood pressure, excessive sweating and rapid heartbeat
  • yellow skin and eyes which may mean liver damage
  • depressive symptoms with ideas of harming or killing yourself (suicidal thoughts)
  • feelings of restlessness and are not able to sit or stand still after you start to take ZERT OD 50MG
  • have a fit (seizure)
  • have a manic episode
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  • sore throat, anorexia, increased appetite
  • depression, feeling strange, nightmare, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, decreased sexual interest, teeth grinding
  • numbness and tingling, shaking, muscle tense, abnormal taste, lack of attention
  • visual disturbance, ringing in ears
  • palpitations, hot flush, yawning
  • abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation
  • rash, increased sweating, muscle pain, erectile dysfunction, chest pain
  • joint pain
  • malaise
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  • chest cold, runny nose
  • low thyroid hormones
  • hallucination, feeling so happy, lack of caring, thinking abnormal, aggression
  • convulsion, involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal coordination, moving a lot, amnesia, decreased feeling, speech disorder, dizziness while standing up, passing out, migraine
  • enlarged pupil
  • ear pain, fast heartbeat, high blood pressure, flushing
  • breathing difficulty, possible wheezing, shortness of breath, nose bleed
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  • intestine problem, ear infection, cancer, swollen glands, high cholesterol, low blood sugar
  • physical symptoms due to stress or emotions, drug dependence, paranoia, suicidal thoughts, sleep walking, premature ejaculation
  • abnormal movements, difficulty moving, increased sensation, sensory disturbance
  • glaucoma, tear problem, spots in front of eyes, double vision, light hurts eye, blood in the eye
  • heart attack, slow heartbeat, heart problem, poor circulation of arms and legs, closing of throat, breathing fast, breathing slow, difficulty talking, hiccups
  • blood in stool, sore mouth, tongue ulceration, tooth disorder, tongue problem, mouth ulceration, problems with liver function,
  • skin problem with blisters, hair rash, hair texture abnormal, skin odour abnormal, bone disorder
  • decreased urination, urinary hesitation, blood in urine
  • excessive vaginal bleeding, dry vaginal area, red painful penis and foreskin, genital discharge, prolonged erection, breast discharge
  • hernia, drug tolerance decreased, difficulty walking, semen abnormal, increase in blood cholesterol levels, injury, relaxation of blood vessels procedure
  • suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviours
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