Forte V Tablet 100 Milligrams (Sildenafil Citrate)

Adult dose

For sildenafil, the recommended dose is 25 to 50 mg taken orally about 1 hour before sexual activity, which may be administered anywhere from 4 hours to 30 minutes prior to sexual activity, depending on patient needs. The dosage can be adjusted based on efficacy and tolerance.

This drug works by dilating blood vessels, which can lower blood pressure. Therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor if you are taking nitrates or NO donors before or during treatment with this drug, as there is a risk of excessive blood pressure drop. Patients with cardiovascular diseases should undergo a thorough examination and consultation regarding their heart condition before taking this medication. Engaging in sexual activity can place a burden on the heart, so this medication and sexual activity are not recommended for patients with severe cardiovascular diseases. Rarely, this drug can cause priapism lasting more than 4 hours; if an erection persists for an extended period, immediate medical attention is required. Additionally, patients with certain heart conditions or very low or high blood pressure, severely impaired liver or kidney function, and specific ocular diseases should not use this medication. This drug should not be used in combination with other erectile dysfunction treatments and is not administered to individuals under 18 years or to women. Elderly patients or those with decreased liver or kidney function should start at a lower dose and should exercise caution while driving or operating machinery during treatment. This medication may increase blood concentration when taken with certain antibiotics or antivirals, especially those inhibiting the CYP3A4 enzyme, necessitating dosage adjustment. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this drug. In cases of overdose, appropriate treatment based on symptoms is required, and the drug is not removed by kidney dialysis. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. Lastly, this drug is not to be used for purposes other than the treatment of erectile dysfunction and does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Always consult your doctor before taking it, and report any unusual symptoms to healthcare personnel immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, numbness, urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• flushing
• dyspepsia
• nasal congestion
• urinary tract infection
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• rash
• fainting
• tachycardia

This drug should be kept in a closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage ensures the maintenance of the drug's efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Purple hexagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

4 tablets/PTP X 1