Description:

S-Vim Sildenafil tablets USP 50mg and 100mg are generic sildenafil citrate medications used primarily to treat erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) in adult men. Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor that enhances the effects of nitric oxide released during sexual stimulation, relaxing penile smooth muscle and increasing blood flow to the corpus cavernosum to facilitate erection when sexually aroused. It does not cause spontaneous erection or increase libido; sexual stimulation is required. It may also be used for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) under different branding/dosing (e.g., Revatio equivalent), but the 50mg/100mg strengths are standard for ED.

Prescription: Prescription-only (Rx). Requires a doctor’s prescription (typically from a urologist, general practitioner, or cardiologist for PAH) with assessment of cardiovascular risk, drug interactions, and contraindications.

Therapeutic Category:

Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor / Erectile dysfunction treatment / Pulmonary arterial hypertension agent .

Active Ingredients/Composition: Each film-coated tablet contains:

• Sildenafil citrate USP equivalent to sildenafil base:
  • 50 mg strength: 50 mg sildenafil
  • 100 mg strength: 100 mg sildenafil Excipients: Standard tablet components (e.g., microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose, triacetin, FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake in some formulations; refer to label for full list).

Vitamins: None.

Minerals: None.

Variant: Film-coated tablets in 50 mg and 100 mg strengths (blue, diamond-shaped tablets debossed with identifiers like “I” or “58” in generics; pack sizes often 4, 10, or 30 tablets; 50 mg common starting dose, 100 mg for higher efficacy or adjustment).

Consume Type:

Oral (tablet; swallow whole with water; can be taken with or without food, but high-fat meal may delay onset).

Directions/Usage: Adults (for ED):

• Recommended starting dose: 50 mg taken as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity (range 30 minutes to 4 hours prior).
• May increase to 100 mg or decrease to 25 mg based on efficacy and tolerability (max once daily).
• For PAH (different dosing/brand): 20 mg three times daily (not standard for 50/100 mg tablets). Do not take more than once per day. Avoid grapefruit juice (increases levels). Follow doctor’s exact prescription; not for women or children.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Flushing (warmth/redness in face/neck)
• Upset stomach/indigestion
• Abnormal vision (blurred vision, blue tinge, light sensitivity)
• Nasal congestion
• Back pain, muscle pain
• Dizziness Serious rare: Sudden vision/hearing loss, priapism (prolonged erection >4 hours—emergency), severe hypotension, heart attack/stroke (in patients with risk factors), allergic reactions.

Package Type:

Blister packs (commonly 4 tablets per pack or 10’s; blue diamond-shaped film-coated tablets in foil-aluminum blisters, in carton box with patient leaflet).

Storage Advice: Store at room temperature (below 25-30°C), in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep in original packaging. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Do not use with nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin) or riociguat (severe hypotension risk).
• Contraindicated in recent heart attack/stroke, unstable angina, severe liver impairment, retinitis pigmentosa, or hypersensitivity.
• Caution in cardiovascular disease, low blood pressure, eye disorders, or priapism history.
• Avoid heavy alcohol (increases side effects) or grapefruit juice.
• Seek emergency help for erection >4 hours, sudden vision/hearing loss, chest pain, or allergic reaction.
• Not for women, children, or recreational use.
• Interactions: Alpha-blockers (hypotension), CYP3A4 inhibitors (increased levels—e.g., ketoconazole), CYP3A4 inducers (reduced efficacy).

Product Substitutes: Other sildenafil 50mg/100mg tablets in Ghana: Viagra (Pfizer original), generics like Sildenafil Exeter, Ciprotab (if mislabeled), or brands from Cipla, Sun Pharma, Glenmark. Alternatives: Tadalafil (Cialis), vardenafil (Levitra), or avanafil—consult urologist for ED options.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

John Lee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Country of Origin:

India.