Sildaprep Tablet

How to use Sildaprep Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sildaprep Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Sildaprep Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Sildaprep Tablet for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
• It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anywhere between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
• Don"t take it more than once a day.
• Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
• Do not use Sildaprep Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
• Do not take it if you"ve had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can I get Sildaprep without a prescription?

No, you should never get Sildaprep without prescription. Sildaprep is a medicine, and it should be only taken when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Can I take Sildaprep for premature ejaculation?

Sildaprep is not known to have any beneficial effects of treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Q. Can I take Sildaprep with paracetamol?

Yes, Sildaprep can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.

Q. Can I take Sildaprep for the rest of my life?

Sildaprep is a prescription drug and should only be taken for the duration that is advised by your doctor.

Q. Why is the use of Sildaprep contraindicated with nitrates?

Use of Sildaprep is harmful for patients taking nitrates (organic nitrates or organic nitrites) as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death. It is advisable to keep a time gap of 24 hours between the intake of Sildaprep and any nitrate substance.

Q. Why does Sildaprep cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?

Sildaprep has the property of relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels and widening them which can cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension). So, when used with blood pressure lowering drugs or nitrates, it can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which could be fatal. Sildaprep should not be taken if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or you have a history of heart attack or stroke in the past six months.

Q. Can I take Sildaprep in my twenties?

Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Sildaprep can be taken in your twenties.

Q. Does Sildaprep affect fertility?

No, Sildaprep does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.

Q. Does Sildaprep affect sperm?

Sildaprep does not affect sperm count or its health. It is a medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Q. Does Sildaprep increase blood pressure?

No, Sildaprep is not associated with an increase in blood pressure. It can cause a decrease in blood pressure especially if taken with other blood-pressure-lowering medications. Please consult your doctor before taking Sildaprep with any other medicine.

Q. Is Sildaprep safe to use in patients with diabetes?

Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Sildaprep is safe to use in patients with diabetes.Show moreShow less