About Genuine UK Viagra

What is Genuine Viagra?

Viagra UK is a prescription medicine taken by mouth for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Erectile Dysfunction is a condition where the penis does not harden and expand when a man is sexually excited, or when he cannot keep an erection. Viagra UK may help a man with Erectile Dysfunction get and keep an erection when he is sexually excited. Viagra UK must be used only under a doctor’s care.

Genuine UK Viagra does not cure Erectile Dysfunction.
Genuine UK Viagra does not increase a man’s sexual desire.
Genuine UK Viagra does not protect a man or his partner from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Speak to your healthcare professional about ways to guard against sexually transmitted diseases.
Genuine UK Viagra does not serve as a male form of birth control.
Genuine UK Viagra is only for men with Erectile Dysfunction.
Genuine UK Viagra is not for women or children.
Genuine UK Viagra must be used only under a healthcare professional’s care.

Public Information Leaflet (PIL) for VIAGRA UK 25mg, 50mg or 100mg film-coated tablets (Sildenafil citrate)


1. What genuine UK VIAGRA is and what it is used for

VIAGRA UK belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Genuine VIAGRA UK works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis, allowing blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited. UK VIAGRA will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You should not take genuine VIAGRA UK if you do not have erectile dysfunction. You should not take genuine UK VIAGRA if you are a woman.

VIAGRA UK is a treatment for men with erectile dysfunction, sometimes known as impotence. This is when a man cannot get, or keep a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity.



2. BEFORE YOU TAKE GENUINE UK VIAGRA

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you are taking medicines called nitrates, as the combination may cause a potentially dangerous decrease in your blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines which are often given for relief of angina pectoris (or “chest pain”). If you are not certain, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you are using any of the drugs known as nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite (“poppers”) as the combination may also lead to a potentially dangerous decrease in your blood pressure.

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sildenafil or any of the other ingredients of VIAGRA UK.

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you have a severe heart or liver problem.

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you have recently had a stroke or a heart attack, or if you have low blood pressure.

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you have certain rare inherited eye diseases (such as retinitis pigmentosa).

Do not take genuine prescription VIAGRA UK if you have ever had loss of vision because of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION)


Take special care with genuine prescription VIAGRA UK

Tell your doctor

•if you have sickle cell anaemia (an abnormality of red blood cells), leukaemia (cancer of blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow)
•If you have a deformity of your penis.or Peyronie’s Disease.
•if you have problems with your heart. Your doctor should in that case carefully check whether your heart can take the additional strain of having sex.
•if you currently have a stomach ulcer, or a bleeding problem (such as haemophilia).
•if you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking VIAGRA and contact your doctor immediately.

You should not use genuine VIAGRA UK with any other oral or local treatments for erectile dysfunction.

Special considerations for children and adolescents regarding genuine UK VIAGRA.

VIAGRA UK should not be given to individuals under the age of 18.

Special considerations for patients with kidney or liver problems regarding genuine UK VIAGRA.

You should tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may decide on a lower dose of genuine VIAGRA UK for you.

Taking other medicines with genuine VIAGRA UK

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken other medicines, including medicines obtained without prescription.

VIAGRA UK tablets may interfere with some medicines, especially those used to treat chest pain. In the event of a medical emergency, you should tell any healthcare professional treating your condition that you have taken UK VIAGRA and when you did. Do not take VIAGRA UK with other medicines unless your doctor tells you that you can.

You should not take genuine UK VIAGRA if you are taking medicines called nitrates as the combination of these products may cause a potentially dangerous decrease in your blood pressure. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines that are often used for the relief of angina pectoris (or \'chest pain\').

You should not take VIAGRA UK if you are using any of the durgs known as nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite (\'poppers\') as the combination may also lead to a potentially dangerous decrease in your blood pressure.

If you are taking medicines known as protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may start you on the lowest dose (25 mg) of genuine VIAGRA UK.

Some patients who take alpha-blocker therapy for the treatment of high blood pressure or prostate enlargement may experience dizziness or light-headedness which may be caused by low blood pressure upon sitting or standing up quickly. Certain patients have experienced these symptoms when taking UK VIAGRA with alpha-blockers. This is most likely to occur within 4 hours after taking genuine VIAGRA UK. In order to reduce the likelihood that these symptoms occur, you should be on a regular daily dose of your alpha-blocker before you start UK VIAGRA. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose (25 mg) of VIAGRA UK.

Taking genuine VIAGRA UK with food and drink

VIAGRA UK can be taken with or without food. However, you may find that VIAGRA UK takes longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal.

Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from your medicine, you are advised not to drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking genuine VIAGRA UK.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding (in relation to taking genuine VIAGRA)

VIAGRA UK is not indicated for use by women

Driving and using machines when taking genuine VIAGRA UK

VIAGRA UK can cause dizziness and can affect vision. You should be aware of how you react to genuine UK VIAGRA before you drive or use machinery.

Important information about some of the ingredients of genuine UK VIAGRA

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, such as lactose, contact your doctor before taking genuine VIAGRA UK.


3. HOW TO TAKE GENUINE VIAGRA UK

Always take VIAGRA UK exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual starting dose is 50 mg.

You should not take genuine VIAGRA UK more than once a day.

You should take genuine VIAGRA UK about one hour before you plan to have sex. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

If you have the impression that the effect of genuine VIAGRA UK is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

VIAGRA UK will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. The amount of time genuine VIAGRA UK takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between half an hour and one hour. You may find that genuine VIAGRA UK takes longer to work if you take it with a heavy meal.

If genuine VIAGRA UK does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse you should tell your doctor.

You should not use genuine VIAGRA UK more than once a day.


If you take more genuine VIAGRA UK than you should: You may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. Doses above 100 mg VIAGRA UK do not increase the efficacy.

If you take more genuine VIAGRA UK than you should: You should not take more VIAGRA UK tablets than your doctor tells you to.

If you take more genuine VIAGRA UK than you should: Contact your doctor if you take more VIAGRA UK tablets than you should.

If you take more genuine VIAGRA UK than you should: If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine (VIAGRA UK), ask your doctor or pharmacist.


4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF GENUINE UK VIAGRA

Like all medicines, genuine UK VIAGRA can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. The side effects reported in association with the use of genuine VIAGRA UK are usually mild to moderate and of a short duration.

If you have chest pains during or after intercourse: • Get in a semi-sitting position and try to relax • Do not use nitrates to treat your chest pain • Contact your doctor immediately All medicines including genuine UK VIAGRA can cause allergic reactions. You should contact your doctor immediately If you experience any of the following symptoms after taking genuine VIAGRA UK: sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat.

Prolonged and sometimes painful erections have been reported after taking genuine UK VIAGRA. If you have an erection which lasts for more than 4 hours, you should contact a doctor immediately.

If you experience a sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking genuine VIAGRA UK and contact your doctor immediately.

A very common side effect of genuine UK VIAGRA (likely to occur in more than 1 in 10 patients) is headache.

Common side effects of genuine VIAGRA UK (likely to occur in 1 to 10 patients in 100): facial flushing, indigestion, effects on vision (including colour tinge to vision, light sensitivity, blurred vision or reduced sharpness of vision) stuffy nose and dizziness.

Uncommon side effects of genuine UK VIAGRA (likely to occur in 1 to 10 patients in 1000) include: vomiting, skin rash, bleeding at the back of the eye, bloodshot eyes/red eyes, eye pain, double vision, abnormal sensation in the eye, irregular or rapid heartbeat, muscle pain, feeling sleepy, reduced sense of touch, vertigo, ringing in the ears, nausea, dry mouth, chest pain and feeling tired.

Rare side effects of VIAGRA UK (likely to occur in 1 to 10 patients in 1000) include: high blood pressure, low blood pressure, fainting, stroke, nosebleed and sudden decrease or loss of hearing.

Additional side effects of genuine UK VIAGRA reported from post-marketing experience include: pounding heartbeat, chest pain, sudden death, heart attack or temporary decreased blood flow to parts of the brain.

Most, but not all, of these men had heart problems before taking this medicine. It is not possible to determine whether these events were directly related to genuine VIAGRA UK. Cases of convulsions or seizures have also been reported.

If any of the side effects of genuine UK VIAGRA get serious, or if you notice any side effects of VIAGRA UK not listed in this leaflet please tell your doctor.


5. HOW TO STORE VIAGRA UK

Keep genuine UK VIAGRA out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not store genuine VIAGRA UK above 30°C.

Store genuine UK VIAGRA in the original package, in order to protect VIAGRA UK from moisture.

Do not use genuine UK VIAGRA after the expiry date which is stated on the genuine VIAGRA UK carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Medicines (such as genuine UK Viagra) should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines (like genuine Viagra UK) no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.


6. FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT UK VIAGRA

What VIAGRA UK contains

• The active substance in genuine UK VIAGRA is sildenafil. Each genuine VIAGRA UK tablet contains 25mg, 50mg or 100mg of sildenafil (as the citrate salt).

• The other ingredients in genuine UK VIAGRA are: • Genuine VIAGRA UK tablet core: microcrystalline cellulose, calcium hydrogen phosphate (anhydrous), croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, • Genuine VIAGRA UK tablet film coat: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), lactose, triacetin, indigo carmine aluminium lake (E132)

What VIAGRA UK looks like and contents of the pack

VIAGRA UK film-coated tablets are blue, with a rounded-diamond shape. VIAGRA UK tablets are marked “PFIZER” on one side and 'VGR 25', 'VGR 50' or 'VGR 100' on the other side. VIAGRA UK tablets are provided in blister packs containing 4 tablets.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer of VIAGRA UK

The marketing authorisation holder of genuine VIAGRA UK is:
Pfizer Limited, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ, United Kingdom

The manufacturer of geguine UK VIAGRA is: Pfizer PGM, Zone Industrielle, 29 route des Industries, 37530 Pocé-sur-Cisse, France