Viagra Connect 50mg (P)

Viagra Connect 50mg contains sildenafil, a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men. Sildenafil helps increase blood flow to the penis when sexually stimulated, making it easier to achieve and maintain an erection suitable for sexual activity. Sexual stimulation is required for Viagra Connect to work.

Key features:

• Contains 50mg sildenafil per tablet
• For the treatment of erectile dysfunction
• Suitable for adult men aged 18 years and over
• Usually taken approximately 1 hour before sexual activity
• May start working from around 30 minutes after taking
• Can remain effective for several hours
• Works only when sexually stimulated
• Maximum dose: one 50mg tablet in 24 hours
• Pharmacy Medicine – a pharmacist suitability assessment is required before supply
• Available in packs of 2, 4 or 8 tablets

Active ingredient:

Each film-coated tablet contains 50mg sildenafil, as sildenafil citrate.

How to take:

Take one 50mg tablet with water approximately 1 hour before sexual activity.

Do not take more than one tablet in any 24-hour period.

Viagra Connect may take longer to work if taken with a heavy or high-fat meal. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can also temporarily reduce your ability to achieve an erection.

Some men may need to try Viagra Connect on several separate occasions before achieving the desired effect. If it does not work after several attempts, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take Viagra Connect if you:

• Take nitrates for chest pain or angina
• Use nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite ("poppers")
• Take riociguat
• Take ritonavir
• Have recently had a heart attack or stroke
• Have unstable angina or severe heart failure
• Have very low blood pressure
• Have severe liver disease
• Have certain inherited eye diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa
• Have previously lost vision because of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
• Have certain anatomical conditions affecting the penis
• Are under 18 years of age
• Do not have erectile dysfunction

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

• Have heart or circulation problems
• Become very breathless or experience chest pain with moderate physical activity
• Take medicines called alpha-blockers
• Take medicines such as erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole or cimetidine
• Have kidney or liver problems
• Have sickle cell anaemia, leukaemia or multiple myeloma
• Have a bleeding disorder or active stomach ulcer
• Take any other treatment for erectile dysfunction

Possible side effects:

The most commonly reported side effect is headache. Other possible effects include:

• Flushing
• Indigestion
• Nausea
• Nasal congestion
• Dizziness
• Visual disturbances, including blurred vision or changes in colour perception

Stop taking Viagra Connect and seek urgent medical attention if you experience chest pain, sudden loss or reduction of vision, sudden hearing problems, or an erection lasting longer than 4 hours.

Important information:

Viagra Connect is a Pharmacy Medicine (P) in the UK. A pharmacist must assess whether it is suitable for you before it can be supplied.

Erectile dysfunction can sometimes be associated with underlying conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease. Men experiencing erectile dysfunction are advised to arrange a medical review to assess possible underlying causes and cardiovascular risk factors.

Do not combine Viagra Connect with other erectile dysfunction treatments.

Strength: 50mg
Active ingredient: Sildenafil
Form: Film-coated tablet
Suitable age: Adult men 18+
Maximum dose: 1 tablet in 24 hours
Available pack sizes: 2 / 4 / 8 tablets
Legal category: Pharmacy Medicine (P)

Always read the patient information leaflet before use.