Sildenafil is an erectile dysfunction (ED) medication for men who struggle to get or maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. It contains the same active ingredient as Pfizer’s branded Viagra (sildenafil citrate) but is a cheaper yet equally effective alternative. It contains the active ingredient sildenafil. Sildenafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis when you are sexually excited. This allows blood to flow into your penis, allowing you to get an erection naturally. It will not increase your sex drive.
Sildenafil Sandoz is not for use in women.
Prescription only
This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Private script
This is a private script, and it is not eligible for government PBS subsidy. The cost of this may be claimed from private health insurance providers depending on the level of cover.
Dose
Take ONE tablet 30 to 60 minutes before required. Maximum of ONE tablet in 24 hours.
Active Ingredient
Sildenafil Citrate
Available Strengths
25mg, 50mg, & 100mg
Side effects
Headache, flushing, lightheadedness, stuffy nose or indigestion. Sildenafil has a small risk of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and skin rash.
The dose provided is from the
consumer medicines information leaflet.Always follow the doctors direction when using prescription medication.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
- headache
- dizziness
- flushing
- hot flushes
- indigestion
- heartburn
- nasal congestion
- sinus congestion
- swelling of your nose
- diarrhoea
- rash
- dry mouth or dry throat
- dry nose
- dry eye
- tightness in your throat
- feeling hot or irritable
- redness in your mouth or tongue.
Do not take Viagra Sildenafil if:
• you are being treated for angina (chest pain) or other heart conditions with certain medicines called nitrates.
• you are taking guanylate cyclase stimulators (GCS), such as Adepmas (riociguat).
• you are using amyl nitrite
• you are taking or using any other treatment for impotence• are taking any medicines to treat high blood pressure in the vessels of the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension) including Tracleer (bosentan) or Revatio which also contains sildenafil.
Viagra Sildenafil tablets may not be suitable if any of the following apply:
- You suffer from heart disease or heart rhythm problems
- You have had a heart attack or stroke within the last six months
- You have high or low blood pressure
- You suffer from liver or kidney disease
- You are a haemophiliac
- You suffer from sickle cell anaemia or leukaemia
- There is a physical deformity of the penis
- You suffer from retinitis pigmentosa
- You have a stomach ulcer.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist, if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines.
Before you use
Sildenafil Sandoz
(
Sildenafil Citrate
)
, it is important that you read the consumer medicines information leaflet for information including side effects, warnings, dosage, ingredients and other useful information.
Yes, Viagra is a brand name, and sildenafil is the active ingredient for both medicines. Therefore they will work the same. To register as a generic medicine, this was proven to the Therapeutic Goods Administration. There is no difference between the two medicines' effects at the same dose.
Sildenafil will take between 30-60 minutes to take effect.
The effect should last for between 4-6 hours. Note that you still require stimulation for effect.
It varies. Some people only require a small amount (25mg), while others need more (up to 100mg). It’s recommended that you only increase the strength if necessary and under the direction of a doctor.
The maximum dose is 100mg of Sildenafil per 24 hours. Only take one dose per 24 hours. Exceeding this dose can be dangerous and cause increased side effects such as low blood pressure and priapism.
Yes. The tablets are scored to make breaking the tablet easier for those who want a smaller dose. Ensure the remaining tablet is kept covered in the foil and stored in a cool, dry place.
Sildenafil does not work for everyone the first time they use it. If it doesn’t work the first time for you, you should not give up, as guidance states that you should try your current dose of Sildenafil at least eight times before trying an alternative treatment. If you find Sildenafil effective and do not experience any severe side effects, you can buy Sildenafil online via your online account. If you followed the above guidelines and still find Sildenafil ineffective, you may wish to try a different medicine with your doctor.
Yes. Provided the service you use is a registered online doctor and pharmacy service in Australia. All requests for sildenafil online must be reviewed by an Australian registered doctor who can provide a legal prescription to an Australian pharmacy.
All of our medications are supplied by our Sydney-based partner pharmacy, which uses Australian registered wholesalers.
Sildenafil oral jelly is not a registered medicine in Australia and cannot be sold. Any suppliers that list Sildenafil oral jelly in Australia supply the medicine from illegal, unregulated sources overseas. They can pose a danger to your health as they are not made under Australian manufacturing standards.
