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Sertraline - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral solution
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

100mg/5ml concentrate for oral solution - REQUIRES DILUTION

Reserve for patients who require a liquid formulation where an alternative SSRI liquid (citalopram drops, escitalopram drops or fluoxetine liquid) are not suitable.
Note – Dose must be diluted with 120mL of water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade or orange juice.

Dilution instructions are provided in the patient information leaflet: Sertraline 100mg/5ml concentrate for oral solution PIL

 

Status 3

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral suspension
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
R
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

50mg/5ml oral suspension

Reserve for patients who require a liquid formulation only where:
- an alternative SSRI liquid (citalopram drops, escitalopram drops or fluoxetine liquid) are not suitable
- the patients is unable to manage the dilution of sertraline 100mg/5ml concentrate oral solution

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sertraline
Indication :
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Group Name :
Keywords :
SSRIs, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, antidepressants
Brand Names Include :
Lustral, Contulen
Important Information :

Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any request to transfer prescribing responsibility.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Committee Recommendations (0)

  • No records returned.

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