Benefits of
Sildenafil Soft Gel Capsule
- Sildenafil citrate, the active constituent of Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg oral was approved by the FDA in 1998 for ED treatment.
- The action of this medicine is observed within 30 to 60 minutes post oral intake. The action of this medication continues for about four to five hours.
- Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg is to be taken only as and when necessary.
- These are available at an extremely affordable rate at local pharmacies and online drugstores.
Working of
Sildenafil Soft Gel Capsule
Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a result of insufficient blood supply to the penile organ. Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg works to increase the blood supply to the penile organ for attaining and maintaining harder penile erections. Remember, this medication is not an aphrodisiac and does not enhance sexual desire.
Sildenafil citrate present in this formulation inhibits the action of PDE-5 enzyme present inside the penile region. This action maintains the levels of cGMP inside the penile region. Relaxation of smooth muscles and dilation of the blood vessels occurs as a result of cGMP. Increased blood flows through dilated blood vessels and reaches penile pram in order to produce firmer and harder penile erections.
Dosage of
Sildenafil Soft Gel Capsule
The dosage of this medicine is prescribed depending on your age, necessity, medical history, response, and degree of erectile dysfunction. Thus, it is essential to tell your physician about your entire medical history, present medications, and current health condition to your physician.
How and when to use?
- This medication can be used only after asking your doctor.
- Take these capsules preferably on an empty stomach with water.
- Consume this medication only when you wish to indulge in sexual activity and take it approximately 30 minutes before indulging in sexual intercourse.
- Do not crush, chew or cut the capsules as it might reduce the effectiveness of the medication.
- Take another dose of Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg only after 24 hours to avoid unpleasant results.
What happens if you skip the dose?
Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg is to be taken only as and when required, so there is no need to worry even if you have forgotten to take the dose.
What to do in case of overdose?
If you witness overdose symptoms such as trouble breathing, severe giddiness, fainting, and painful or prolonged erection, immediately call your medical care provider and seek medical aid.
Where to store this medicine?
Keep this medicine at room temperature away from excessive moisture and sunlight. Keep the medication away from children in a tightly closed bottle.
What are the safety measures?
- Read all the instructions on the prescription leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts before starting the medicine.
- Do not consume this medication after having a meal containing fats in larger amounts.
- Also, avoid excessive alcohol consumption and grapefruit products while undergoing treatment with this medication.
- This medication is likely to induce drowsiness, thus avoid engaging in risky activities such as driving, riding, and operating machinery, etc. while taking this medicine.
Side Effects of
Sildenafil Soft Gel Capsule
- Headache
- Light-headedness
- Vomiting
- Flushing
- Back pain
The above are common symptoms produced by Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg. However, these subside do not last for a long. They continue to occur only until the drug is present inside the body. If any of these side effects intensify, instantly call your healthcare provider and seek medical help.
What are the contraindications?
This medication is not safe for use by persons suffering from erectile dysfunction. Men under 18 years of age should also stay away from this medicine. Do not use Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg if you are suffering from
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Hypersensitivity to its active or inactive constituents
- High or low blood pressure
- Kidney or liver disorders
- Bleeding disorders
- Priapism
- Vision problems
Other drugs that interact with – Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg
Sildenafil soft gel capsule 100mg has shown to interact with a certain class of drugs such as macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin), hepatitis C virus protease inhibitors (telaprevir), antifungals (ketoconazole), HIV protease inhibitors (such as ritonavir), and other PDE-5 inhibitors (such as Tadalafil).
