Daxid 25

Tablet · Pfizer
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Daxid 25 is a tablet made by Pfizer that contains Sertraline 25 mg. Sertraline is a antidepressant (ssri): treats depression, anxiety, panic and OCD.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Sertraline25 mg

What it is used for

Treats depression, anxiety, panic and OCD.

How it works

An SSRI antidepressant for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and panic disorder.

How to take it

Usually 25 to 200 mg once a day. It takes 2 to 6 weeks to work.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Trouble sleeping or drowsiness
  • Sweating
  • Lower sex drive
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea

Get medical help straight away if

  • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide, especially in the first weeks or in people under 25 (contact a doctor or helpline at once)
  • Agitation, fever, shaking and fast heartbeat (serotonin syndrome)
  • Unusual bleeding

Be careful

Takes 2 to 4 weeks to work; do not stop suddenly.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not combine with MAOIs. Serotonin syndrome risk with tramadol, triptans, linezolid and other antidepressants. Bleeding risk higher with NSAIDs, aspirin and blood thinners. Do not stop suddenly; taper with your doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Some SSRIs are continued in pregnancy because untreated depression has risks too; decide with your doctor. Sertraline is often preferred while breastfeeding.

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Common questions

What is Daxid 25?

Daxid 25 is a tablet by Pfizer containing Sertraline 25 mg.

What is Daxid 25 used for?

Treats depression, anxiety, panic and OCD.

How should I take Daxid 25?

Usually 25 to 200 mg once a day. It takes 2 to 6 weeks to work. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Daxid 25?

Common side effects include: Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping or drowsiness, sweating, lower sex drive, dizziness, diarrhoea. Get medical help straight away for: Thoughts of self-harm or suicide, especially in the first weeks or in people under 25 (contact a doctor or helpline at once), agitation, fever, shaking and fast heartbeat (serotonin syndrome), unusual bleeding.

Does Daxid 25 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Daxid 25 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Some SSRIs are continued in pregnancy because untreated depression has risks too; decide with your doctor. Sertraline is often preferred while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Daxid 25?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.