Gudeoripil Tablet 50 mg (Sildenafil Citrate)

Adult dose

For sildenafil, the recommended dosage is 25 to 50 mg taken orally approximately 1 hour before sexual activity, which can also be taken between 4 hours and 30 minutes prior to sexual activity depending on the situation. The dosage may be adjusted based on efficacy and tolerability.

This medication has a vasodilating effect and may lower blood pressure, so it should not be used by individuals currently taking or previously having taken nitrate medications or NO donors. Patients with cardiovascular diseases must confirm their heart condition before taking this medicine, and it is not recommended for patients with severe cardiovascular diseases as sexual activity is advised against. This medicine may temporarily lower blood pressure, so caution is needed when administered to patients with underlying cardiovascular diseases. Patients who have had serious heart problems or strokes within the last 6 months, uncontrolled low or high blood pressure, and patients with pigmentary retinopathy should not use this medicine. An erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism) may occur, and if this symptom occurs, immediate medical attention is needed. This medicine may act sensitively in patients with specific heart problems or severely impaired blood pressure regulation, so caution is necessary. Patients taking specific drugs such as Ritonavir may have a significantly increased blood concentration of this drug, so dosage adjustment is required. Products containing Aspartame should not be administered to patients with phenylketonuria and Aspartame intake should be limited. Patients allergic to this drug or any component, those taking nitrate medications, and patients with severe cardiovascular diseases where sexual activity is not recommended should not take it. Also, it is not for use in children under 18 years of age and women. This medication has a blood pressure-lowering effect, so caution is needed when used in combination with alpha blockers or antihypertensive medications, and patients should be informed about the possibility of orthostatic hypotension. Symptoms such as visual disturbances, dizziness, headaches, flushing, indigestion may occur during use. If these symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a doctor. When driving or operating machinery, caution is needed due to the possibility of visual disturbance or dizziness. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and elderly patients may experience increased blood concentration, so starting with a lower initial dose is advisable. Symptoms may worsen in cases of overdose, so the recommended dosage must be adhered to, and appropriate treatment must be sought in case of overdose. Keep out of reach of children and avoid transferring to other containers. This medicine is only for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and has no effect on preventing sexually transmitted diseases. Combining this drug with other erectile dysfunction treatments is not recommended due to unverified safety and efficacy.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• flushing
• indigestion
• nasal congestion
• urinary tract infections
• visual disturbances
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• rash
• dry eyes

This drug should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help keep the drug effective and safe for a longer period.

Appearance

A light green, triangle-shaped film-coated tablet with a score line

Package unit

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