Consumer medicine information

Sildenafil-WGR 25 mg Tablets

Sildenafil

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Sildenafil-WGR

Active ingredient

Sildenafil

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I using SILDENAFIL-WGR?


SILDENAFIL-WGR contains the active ingredient sildenafil citrate. SILDENAFIL-WGR is used to treat erectile dysfunction also commonly called impotence in men.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using SILDENAFIL-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use SILDENAFIL-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to sildenafil citrate or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use SILDENAFIL-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with sildenafil citrate and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use SILDENAFIL-WGR?

  • The dose varies from patient to patient. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending on your condition and response.
  • Your doctor may instruct you to take one 25mg tablet a day or one 50mg tablet a day or one 100mg tablet a day.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use SILDENAFIL-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using SILDENAFIL-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you are using SILDENAFIL-WGR.
Things you should not do
  • If you get an angina attack do not take nitrate medicines to relieve the pain but tell your doctor immediately. Make sure your doctors know you are taking SILDENAFIL-WGR.
Driving or using machines
  • Be careful before you drive or use any machine or tools until you know how SILDENAFIL-WGR affects you
  • If you experience changes in vision, or dizziness, when taking SILDENAFIL-WGR, you should not drive or operate machinery.
Drinking alcohol
  • If you are affected by alcohol, your ability to get and maintain an erection can be affected.
  • Do not drink large amounts of alcohol before sexual activity
Looking after your medicine
  • Keep SILDENAFIL-WGR in a locked cupboard where children cannot reach it.
  • Keep your tablets in cool dry place where temperature stays below 25°C

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using SILDENAFIL-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


The common side effects include headache, dizziness, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, diarrhoea, rash, dry mouth, throat, nose, or eye. Other side effects include unusual heartbeat, urinary tract infection (stinging or burning urine, more frequent need to pass urine), blood in the urine, changes in vision such as blurring, a blue color to your vision or a greater awareness of light, persistent headache or fainting, bleeding from nose, pain or tingling in your hands, toes or feet, decreased sensitivity or numbness in your mouth, Irritation or pain in or around eyes, signs of allergy such as shortness of breath
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Sildenafil-WGR

Active ingredient

Sildenafil

Schedule

S4