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Daewoong Bio Sildenafil Tablet 100 milligrams (Sildenafil Citrate)

Daewoong Bio Sildenafil Tablet 100 milligrams (Sildenafil Citrate)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Sildenafil Citrate›140.45mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
대웅바이오(주)
Appearance
Green film-coated tablet shaped like a rounded triangle with a score line
Packaging
8 tablets (8 tablets/PTP X 1)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201503486 · Approved 2015.05.29

Summary

Main use
Improvement of erectile dysfunction
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Sildenafil, 25 to 50 mg recommended dose administered orally about 1 hour before sexual activity, once a day. In some cases, it may also be administered between 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to sexual activity. Dosage may be adjusted according to efficacy and tolerance.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
대웅바이오(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of erectile dysfunction

  • Erectile dysfunction
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This medication is primarily used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

How to take

Adult dose

Sildenafil, 25 to 50 mg recommended dose administered orally about 1 hour before sexual activity, once a day. In some cases, it may also be administered between 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to sexual activity. Dosage may be adjusted according to efficacy and tolerance.

Precautions

This drug dilates blood vessels and can lower blood pressure. Therefore, taking it with nitrate agents or NO donors can pose a risk of excessively low blood pressure, so it is essential to inform the doctor of any medications being taken. Patients with cardiovascular disease should adequately check their heart status before taking this medication, and it is advisable not to use it in states that could be dangerous to the heart. As this drug is an erectile dysfunction treatment, it may place a burden on the heart during sexual activity, so patients with severe cardiovascular disease should not take it. Patients with low or high blood pressure, or those who have recently experienced serious heart disease or cerebrovascular disease, should not take this medication. If an erection lasts more than 4 hours, immediate medical attention is required, as failure to treat this could result in penile tissue damage and loss of erectile function. This drug needs caution for patients with specific liver diseases, kidney diseases, the elderly, and use with other drugs may require dosage adjustment. The artificial sweetener aspartame in this drug should not be administered to patients with phenylketonuria. During the course of treatment, one should be cautious while driving or operating machinery as there may be visual disturbances or dizziness. This drug should not be used in conjunction with other erectile dysfunction treatments, and should not be used by pregnant women or children under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headaches, flushing, dizziness, and indigestion may worsen, so one should not exceed the prescribed dosage. Before taking, consult with a doctor or pharmacist to adequately inform them of one's health condition and any other medications being taken, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, seek medical advice immediately.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion in consciousness, visual abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Headaches, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, visual disturbances (color vision impairment, increased light sensitivity, blurred vision), rash, muscle pain, limb pain, priapism, increased erections, facial swelling, dry eyes, eye congestion, eye pain, photophobia, color vision disturbance, eyelid swelling, facial flushing, nosebleeds, throat tightness, dry mouth, hematuria, anxiety, prolonged erection, vasodilation,

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method can maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Green film-coated tablet shaped like a rounded triangle with a score line

Package unit

8 tablets (8 tablets/PTP X 1)

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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