Brand name: SB-Sild

Generic name with specification: Sildenafil Citrate USP.

Strength:  50 mg, 100 mg.

  Composition: Each film coated tablet contains Sildenafil Citrate USP equivalent to Sildenafil 50 mg.

Each film coated tablet contains Sildenafil Citrate USP equivalent to Sildenafil 100 mg.

INDICATION:

SB-Sild is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:

The usual starting dose of SB-Sild is 50 mg once daily. It should be taken before 30-40 minutes of intercourse. Depending on effectiveness and tolerance; the dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 100 mg or decreased to 25 mg. The maximum dosing frequency is once per day. Some factors are associated with increased plasma levels of sildenafil: age>65, hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment and concomitant use ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin. Since higher plasma levels may increase both the efficacy and incidence of adverse events, a starting dose of 25 mg should be considered in these patients. SB-Sild may take longer time to work if you take it with a heavy meal.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Sildenafil can cause side effects although not everybody gets them. The side effects reported in association with the use of Sildenafil are usually mild to moderate and of a short duration. All medicines including Sildenafil can cause allergic reactions. Contact with doctors immediately if experiences any of the following symptoms after taking Sildenafil: sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing or dizziness, swelling of the eyelids, face, lips or throat. Common side effect includes headache, facial flushing, indigestion, effects on vision, light sensitivity, blurred vision or reduced, stuffy nose and dizziness. Uncommon side effect includes vomiting, skin rash, bleeding at the back of the eye, 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 & feeling tired.

Contraindications

Sildenafil was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration to patients who are using organic nitrates, either regularly and or intermittently, in any form is therefore contraindicated.

Pregnancy category:  B

Available packaging: 4’S, 4’S.

Unit Price: 30 tk, 50 tk.