Sildenafil 100 mg film-Coated tablets in Pakistan

Sildenafil 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets contain sildenafil, a medicine belonging to a class called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. It is primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men, a condition in which a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity.

Sildenafil works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. The 100 mg strength is a higher dose and should only be used according to a healthcare professional's instructions.

Product Information

Uses and Indications

Sildenafil 100 mg Film-Coated Tablets are primarily prescribed for:

• Erectile dysfunction (ED): Helps men achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity.

• Improved erectile response: Enhances blood flow to the penis when sexual stimulation occurs.

Sildenafil does not increase sexual desire directly and does not work without sexual stimulation.

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How Does Sildenafil Work?

Sildenafil inhibits the PDE5 enzyme, helping relax blood vessels and increase blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. This supports the natural erection process.

Dosage and Administration

• The usual recommended starting dose for adults is 50 mg when needed.

• Depending on effectiveness and tolerability, a doctor may adjust the dose to 25 mg or 100 mg.

• The 100 mg tablet is the maximum recommended dose for erectile dysfunction in the standard dosing guidance.

• Take it approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity; its effect may begin within this period.

• Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.

• A heavy meal may delay the onset of action.

The appropriate dose may be lower for people with certain medical conditions or those taking interacting medicines. Do not start with 100 mg unless advised by a healthcare professional.

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Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• Headache.

• Facial flushing.

• Indigestion.

• Nasal congestion.

• Dizziness.

• Nausea.

• Temporary changes in colour vision or blurred vision.

Seek emergency medical care for chest pain, sudden loss of vision or hearing, or an erection lasting more than four hours.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor before using sildenafil if you have:

• Heart disease or low blood pressure.

• Liver or kidney problems.

• A history of stroke or heart attack.

• Certain eye conditions.

• A history of prolonged erections.

• A condition that makes sexual activity medically inadvisable.

Important drug interactions

Never take sildenafil with nitrate medicines such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide, or with recreational nitrites known as poppers. The combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

It must also not be combined with riociguat. Other medicines, including alpha-blockers and some antifungal or antibiotic drugs, may require dose adjustment. If you develop chest pain after taking sildenafil, seek emergency care and tell the medical team when you took it; do not self-administer nitrates.