Sildamax 100 mg

• Supports stronger penile blood flow

• Helps achieve an erection during sexual stimulation

• Helps maintain firmness during sexual activity

• Provides an oral as-needed treatment option

• Supports the natural erection process

• Can remain active for several hours after the dose

The medicine works on the physical erection response. It does not directly increase sexual desire and will not work without sexual stimulation.

Sexual stimulation causes the body to release nitric oxide in the penis. This increases a natural chemical called cyclic guanosine monophosphate or cGMP. The chemical relaxes smooth muscles and allows more blood to enter the erectile tissues.

An enzyme called PDE5 normally breaks down cGMP. Sildenafil blocks this enzyme and allows cGMP to remain active for longer. This supports stronger blood flow and helps the penis become firm when sexual stimulation occurs.

Sildamax does not cause a continuous erection. The erection develops as part of the natural sexual response and normally settles after sexual activity.

Take one Sildamax 100 mg tablet approximately 30 to 60 minutes before planned sexual activity when this strength has been selected for you. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Sildamax can be taken with or without food. A heavy or high-fat meal can delay its absorption and make it take longer to start working. Avoid taking more than one tablet within 24 hours.

The 100 mg strength is the maximum recommended single dose of sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Do not repeat the dose if the first tablet does not produce the expected response. Food, timing and insufficient sexual stimulation can affect the result.

Men with liver or kidney problems and those using certain interacting medicines require individual dosage instructions. Sildamax is taken when needed so there is no missed dose to replace.

Common Side Effects: Sildamax 100 mg can cause headache, facial warmth or flushing, indigestion, nausea, dizziness, a blocked nose and temporary changes in vision such as blurred vision or a blue colour tint. These effects are commonly mild and improve as sildenafil leaves the body. Avoid driving until you know whether the tablet affects your vision or balance.

Serious Side Effects: Stop taking Sildamax and obtain urgent medical assistance for chest pain, fainting, a severe allergic reaction, sudden loss of vision or hearing or an erection lasting longer than four hours. A prolonged erection requires immediate treatment because delayed care can damage penile tissue. Do not take another dose until the symptoms have been medically assessed.

Sildamax 100 mg should be avoided by:

• People allergic to sildenafil

• People taking nitrate medicines

• People taking riociguat

• Men advised to avoid sexual activity

• People with severe heart disease

• People with severe liver disease

• People with very low blood pressure

• People with a recent heart attack or stroke

• People with inherited retinal disorders

• Anyone under 18 years of age

• Women

Tell the doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements being used. Important interactions include:

• Nitrate medicines

• Riociguat

• Alpha-blockers

• Other PDE5 inhibitors

• Other erectile dysfunction medicines

• HIV protease inhibitors

• Azole antifungal medicines

• Macrolide antibiotics

• Blood pressure medicines

• Sacubitril with valsartan

• Grapefruit juice

Combining sildenafil with nitrates or riociguat can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure. Do not combine Sildamax with another sildenafil product or any other ED treatment unless specifically instructed by a healthcare professional.

• Keep Sildamax in its original blister packaging.

• Store it in a cool and dry place.

• Protect it from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Keep it away from children and pets.

• Do not use damaged or discoloured tablets.

• Check the expiry date before taking a tablet.

• Do not use the medicine after its expiry date.

• Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of unused tablets safely.