Sildol Extended Release Capsule 100 mg (Sildenafil)

Adult dose

For sildenafil, the usual adult dosage is 200 mg once daily taken orally. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medicine may increase heart rate, which could lead to angina symptoms, so careful monitoring of such symptoms like chest pain is necessary. It should not be used in patients at high risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a hemorrhagic disease or surgery. Patients with congestive heart failure, those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid administration. Careful use is required for patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, menstruating women, patients with coronary artery stenosis, severe renal or hepatic impairment. Side effects may include headache, diarrhea, arrhythmias, joint pain, and chest discomfort; severe cases require immediate medical attention. Serious side effects such as bleeding tendency, blood abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, worsening heart failure can occur, hence treatment must be sought immediately if unusual symptoms occur. This medication may cause dizziness, so caution is needed during driving or operating machinery. Taking it with food may increase blood concentration, raising the risk of side effects; thus, it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach and maintain a gap of more than 3 hours between taking it and meals. Patients with decreased liver or kidney function may be affected by the metabolism and excretion of this medication, necessitating dosage adjustment or caution. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid use as it may harm the fetus, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if using this medication. Children and the elderly may have different physiological functions, so special care is required when using it. Overdose may manifest as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. There are many drug interactions, so caution is needed, particularly when combined with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitors, and consultation with a doctor is advised.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reactions
• rash
• itching
• back pain

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, which is crucial for preserving the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

A hard capsule consisting of a white or light yellow granule, with white top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle