Palpaljeong 50 mg (Sildenafil Citrate)

Adult dose

For sildenafil, the recommended dose of 25 to 50 mg should be taken orally about 1 hour before sexual activity. It can also be taken between 4 hours to 30 minutes before sexual activity, depending on the situation. The dose may be adjusted based on effectiveness and tolerance. Certain patients should adjust the initial dose to 25 mg.

This medication can lower blood pressure; therefore, patients taking nitrate medications should consult their physician before use to avoid the risk of dangerously low blood pressure. Patients with cardiovascular diseases should carefully check their heart condition before taking this drug, and sexual activity should not be recommended if there are any risks to the heart. This drug can cause temporary drops in blood pressure due to vasodilation, and extra caution should be taken, especially in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Patients who have had issues with heart rhythm, heart failure, hypertension, hypotension, or other cardiovascular diseases should consult a doctor before using this medication. If an erection lasts longer than 4 hours, immediate medical attention should be sought; if untreated, it can lead to penile tissue damage or loss of erectile function. Patients with specific heart conditions or diminished blood pressure control may react sensitively to this medication, so caution is necessary. If taking specific drugs like ritonavir, the blood concentration of this medication may significantly increase, requiring dosage adjustments. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and should not be consumed by patients with phenylketonuria. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its components, those regularly taking nitrate medications, or those with severe cardiovascular diseases or very poor liver or kidney function should not take this drug. Caution is also warranted for those with penile deformities, bleeding disorders, elderly individuals, and patients with diabetic retinopathy, and dose adjustments may be necessary. While taking this medication, side effects such as headaches, flushing, dyspepsia, dizziness, visual disturbances, etc., may occur. If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Sexual activity can put strain on the heart, so patients with unstable cardiovascular conditions should be evaluated by a physician before engaging in sexual activity or taking this medication. Caution is needed as visual disturbances or dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery. This medication should not be taken with other erectile dysfunction treatments, and there may be interactions with specific antihypertensive agents or other drugs, so it is important to inform the physician about any medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this drug, and it is not for use in children under 18 years of age. Taking an overdose may lead to increased side effects; thus, the recommended dosage should be adhered to, and in case of overdose, contact a medical institution immediately. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain of the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing with fever accompanied by breathing difficulties, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• flushing
• dyspepsia
• nasal congestion
• urinary tract infections
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• rash
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medicine at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

Slightly rounded hexagonal blue film-coated tablet

Package unit

8 tablets/box [8 tablets/PTP x 1]