Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Sertraline Aurovitas 50 mg film-coated tablets EFG
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
Sertraline Aurovitas contains sertraline as the active ingredient. Sertraline belongs to a group of medicines called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); these medicines are used to treat depression and/or anxiety disorders.
Sertraline can be used to treat:
Depression is a clinical condition with symptoms such as feelings of sadness, inability to sleep well or to enjoy life as you used to.
OCD and anxiety disorders are anxiety-related conditions with symptoms such as being constantly worried about recurring ideas (obsessions) that lead to repetitive rituals (compulsions).
PTSD is a disorder that can occur after a highly traumatic emotional experience, and has some symptoms similar to depression and anxiety. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is an anxiety-related condition. It is characterized by intense anxiety or distress in social situations (e.g., talking to strangers, public speaking, eating or drinking in front of others, or worrying about behaving in a shameful way).
Your doctor has considered that this medicine is suitable for treating your condition.
If you are not sure why you have been prescribed sertraline, you should ask your doctor.
Do not take Sertraline Aurovitas
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment with Sertraline Aurovitas.
Medicines are not always suitable for everyone. Before starting treatment with sertraline, tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following conditions:
Sexual problems
Some medicines in the same group as sertraline (called SSRIs/SNRIs) may cause sexual dysfunction symptoms (see section 4). In some cases, these symptoms persist after stopping treatment.
Restlessness/Akathisia
The use of sertraline has been associated with an unpleasant feeling of restlessness and a need to move, often accompanied by an inability to sit or stand still (akathisia). This occurs more often during the first few weeks of treatment. An increase in dose may be harmful, so if you develop these symptoms, you should contact your doctor.
Withdrawal symptoms
Side effects related to stopping treatment (withdrawal symptoms) are common, particularly if treatment is stopped abruptly (see section 3 If you stop taking Sertraline Aurovitas and section 4 Possible side effects). The risk of experiencing withdrawal symptoms depends on the duration of treatment, dose, and rate at which the dose is reduced. Generally, these symptoms are mild or moderate. However, in some patients, they can be severe. These symptoms usually occur during the first few days after stopping treatment. In general, these symptoms usually resolve on their own and normally resolve within two weeks. In some patients, they can last longer (2-3 months or more). It is recommended that when stopping treatment with sertraline, the dose should be gradually reduced over a period of several weeks or even months, and you should always agree with your doctor on the best way to stop treatment.
Suicidal thoughts and worsening of your depression or anxiety disorder
If you are depressed and/or have anxiety disorders, you may sometimes have thoughts of harming yourself or suicidal thoughts. These can increase at the start of treatment with antidepressants, as all these medicines take time to work, which is usually a few weeks, but sometimes can be longer.
This is more likely to happen
If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicidal thoughts at any time, contact your doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
It may be helpful for you to tell a relative or close friend that you are depressed or have an anxiety disorder, and ask them to read this leaflet. You can also ask them to tell you if they think your depression or anxiety is getting worse, or if they are worried about changes in your behavior.
Children and adolescents
Normally, sertraline should not be used in the treatment of children and adolescents under 18 years of age, except in the case of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Patients under 18 years of age have a greater risk of adverse effects such as suicidal attempts, thoughts of self-harm or suicide (suicidal ideas), and hostility (mainly aggression, confrontational behavior, and anger) when they are treated with this class of medicines. Nevertheless, your doctor may decide to prescribe sertraline to a patient under 18 years of age if they consider it is in the best interest of the patient. If your doctor has prescribed sertraline for you and you are under 18 years of age and wish to discuss this decision, consult your doctor. You should inform your doctor if any of the symptoms mentioned above appear or worsen when you are taking sertraline. The long-term effects of sertraline on growth, maturity, and learning (cognitive and behavioral development) were evaluated in a long-term study in over 900 children aged 6 to 16 years who were monitored for a period of 3 years. In general, the results of the study showed that children treated with sertraline developed normally, except for a slight increase in weight in those treated with a higher dose.
Other medicines and Sertraline Aurovitas
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Some medicines can affect how sertraline works or sertraline can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines that you are taking at the same time.
The use of sertraline with the following medicines can cause serious side effects:
Tell your doctor if you are taking the following medicines:
Some medicines can increase the effects of sertraline and, in some cases, can cause very serious reactions. Do not take any other medicine while taking sertraline without consulting your doctor first, especially:
Taking Sertraline Aurovitas with food, drinks, and alcohol
Sertraline tablets can be taken with or without food.
You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking sertraline.
You should not take sertraline in combination with grapefruit juice, as it can increase the levels of sertraline in your body.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
The safety of sertraline in pregnant women has not been fully established. If you are pregnant, sertraline will only be given to you if your doctor considers that the benefit to you outweighs any possible risk to the developing baby.
If you take sertraline during the late stage of pregnancy, there may be an increased risk of heavy vaginal bleeding shortly after delivery, especially if you have a history of bleeding disorders. Your doctor or midwife should know that you are taking sertraline so they can advise you. When taken during pregnancy, especially during the last 3 months, medicines like sertraline can increase the risk of a serious condition called persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn (PPHN), which makes the baby breathe faster and have a bluish appearance. These symptoms usually start within the first 24 hours after birth. If this happens to your baby, contact your midwife and/or doctor immediately.
Your newborn may also have other conditions, which usually start within the first 24 hours after birth. The symptoms include:
If your baby has any of these symptoms at birth, or if you are concerned about your baby's health, contact your doctor or midwife, who will advise you.
There are indications that sertraline passes into breast milk. Therefore, sertraline can only be used in breastfeeding women if the doctor considers that the benefit to the mother outweighs any possible risk to the baby.
In animal studies, it has been seen that some medicines like sertraline may reduce sperm quality. This could theoretically affect fertility, but this impact on fertility has not been observed in humans yet.
Driving and using machines
Psychotropic medicines like sertraline can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Therefore, you should not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects your ability to perform these activities.
Sertraline Aurovitas contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per film-coated tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow the administration instructions of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is:
Adults:
Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
For depression and OCD, the usual effective dose is 50 mg per day. The daily dose can be increased in increments of 50 mg, at intervals of at least one week, for several weeks. The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg per day.
Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:
For anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment should be started with a dose of 25 mg per day and increased to 50 mg per day after one week. The daily dose can be increased in increments of 50 mg over a period of several weeks. The maximum recommended dose is 200 mg per day.
Use in children and adolescents:
Sertraline should only be used to treat children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who have OCD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
Children from 6 to 12 years:the recommended starting dose is 25 mg per day. After one week, your doctor may increase the dose to 50 mg per day. The maximum dose is 200 mg per day.
Adolescents from 13 to 17 years:the recommended starting dose is 50 mg per day. The maximum dose is 200 mg per day.
If you have liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor and follow the instructions they give you.
Method of administration:
Sertraline tablets can be taken with or without food.
Take your medication once a day, in the morning or at night.
Your doctor will indicate the duration of treatment with this medication. The duration will depend on the nature of your illness and your response to treatment. It will take a few weeks for your symptoms to start improving. Treatment of depression should normally continue for 6 months after improvement.
If you take more Sertralina Aurovitas than you should
If you accidentally take too much sertraline, contact your doctor or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital. Always carry the medication packaging with you, whether or not there is medication left in it.
You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting, increased heart rate, tremors, agitation, dizziness, and, in rare cases, loss of consciousness.
If you forget to take Sertralina Aurovitas
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses. If you forget to take a dose, do not take it when you realize it. Take the next dose when it is due.
If you stop treatment with Sertralina Aurovitas
Do not stop treatment with sertraline unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor will want to gradually reduce the dose of sertraline over several weeks before you stop taking this medication altogether. If you stop treatment abruptly, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, feeling unwell or dizzy, and tremors. If you experience any of these side effects, or any other during the interruption of your treatment with sertraline, inform your doctor.
If you have any other doubts about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
The most common side effect is nausea. Side effects depend on the dose and often disappear or decrease as treatment continues.
Tell your doctor immediately:
If you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medication, as these symptoms can be serious.
The following side effects were observed in clinical trials in adults and after marketing:
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Frequency not known:cannot be estimated from available data:
*Side effects reported after marketing.
Other side effects in children and adolescents
In clinical trials in children and adolescents, side effects were generally similar to those reported in adults (see above). The most common side effects in children and adolescents were headache, insomnia, diarrhea, and nausea.
Symptoms that may appear when treatment is stopped
If you stop treatment with this medication abruptly, you may experience side effects such as dizziness, numbness, sleep disturbances, agitation or anxiety, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and tremors (see section 3 "If you stop treatment with Sertralina Aurovitas").
An increased risk of bone fractures has been observed in patients taking this type of medication.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Surveillance System for Human Use: www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date shown on the packaging. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require special storage conditions.
Medications should not be thrown away in drains or trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Sertralina Aurovitas composition
Core of the tablet:microcrystalline cellulose (Grade 101), sodium carboxymethyl starch (Type A) of potato, hydroxypropylcellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate.
Tablet coating:Opadry White OY-S-7355, which contains: titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose 5cp (low viscosity), macrogol 400, polysorbate 80.
Appearance of the product and package contents
White, biconvex, capsule-shaped film-coated tablets, with the mark "A" on one side and a score line between "8" and "1" on the other. The size is approximately 10.5 mm × 4.3 mm. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
Sertralina Aurovitas film-coated tablets are available in blister packs.
Package sizes:20, 30, 60, and 100 film-coated tablets.
Not all package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
Aurovitas Spain, S.A.U.
Avda. de Burgos, 16-D
28036 Madrid
Spain
Manufacturer:
APL Swift Services (Malta) Limited
HF26, Hal Far Industrial Estate, Hal Far
Birzebbugia, BBG 3000
Malta
Or
Generis Farmacêutica, S.A.
Rua João de Deus, 19
2700-487 Amadora
Portugal
This medication is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Spain: | Sertralina Aurovitas 50 mg film-coated tablets EFG |
Malta: | Sertraline Aurobindo 50 mg film-coated tablets |
Poland: | ApoSerta |
Portugal: | Sertralina Aurovitas |
Date of the last revision of this leaflet: September 2025
Detailed information about this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/).
The average price of SERTRALINE AUROVITAS 50 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS in October, 2025 is around 5.84 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.