Sertraline around the world
Sertraline is a ssri antidepressant sold as Zoloft in the United States and Lustral in the UK. Below is its brand name in each of 9 countries.
Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression and anxiety disorders. It should not be stopped suddenly.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
Country passport
- US United States
- GB United Kingdom
- PK PakistanGeneric: sertraline
- IN India
- CA Canada
- AU Australia
- AE United Arab EmiratesGeneric: sertraline
- DE Germany
- FR France
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions about sertraline abroad
What is Sertraline called in the United States?
In the United States, sertraline is sold as Zoloft.
What is Sertraline called in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, sertraline is sold as Lustral.
What is the Sertraline brand in Pakistan?
No brand is listed for Pakistan yet. Ask a pharmacist for it by its generic name, sertraline.
What is Sertraline called in India?
In India, sertraline is sold as Daxid.
Is Sertraline the same in every country?
The active ingredient sertraline (ATC N06AB06) is the same, but strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ between brands and countries. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
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Brand names are checked against each country's medicines regulator. Brands marked "Pending verification" have not been checked yet.
