Silnafil 25mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Silnafil 25mg Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. It works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis, allowing blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited.
Silnafil 25mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. However, you should not take this medicine if you do not have erectile dysfunction. It should not be taken more than once a day.
The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects persist or bother you. They may be able to help you manage the side effects.
This medicine is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor first. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain or angina). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems before taking it. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the chances of side effects.
Silnafil 25mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. However, you should not take this medicine if you do not have erectile dysfunction. It should not be taken more than once a day.
The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects persist or bother you. They may be able to help you manage the side effects.
This medicine is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor first. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain or angina). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems before taking it. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it increases the chances of side effects.
Uses of Silnafil Tablet
Benefits of Silnafil Tablet
In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction
Silnafil 25mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.
Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).
Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).
Side effects of Silnafil Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Silnafil
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Stiffness
- Nosebleeds
- Blurred vision
- Indigestion
- Muscle pain
- Upset stomach
- Rash
How to use Silnafil 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. Silnafil 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Silnafil Tablet works
Silnafil 25mg Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Silnafil 25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silnafil 25mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Silnafil 25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Silnafil 25mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Use of Silnafil 25mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
UNSAFE
Silnafil 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Silnafil 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Silnafil 25mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
Liver
CAUTION
Silnafil 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Silnafil 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Silnafil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Silnafil 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Silnafil 25mg Tablet for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
- It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anytime between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
- Do not 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 Silnafil 25mg Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
- Do not take it if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Silnafil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
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Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Pimozide with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Ranolazine with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Amiodarone with Sildenafil.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Haloperidol with Sildenafil.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Silnafil 25mg Tablet
Twice A Day
33%
Once A Day
33%
Thrice A Day
32%
Four Times A *
2%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Silnafil Tablet for?
Erectile dysf*
61%
Others
37%
Pulmonary art*
3%
*Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
47%
Average
37%
Poor
17%
What were the side-effects while using Silnafil 25mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
75%
Headache
12%
Flushing (sen*
12%
*No Side Effect, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How do you take Silnafil Tablet?
With or witho*
60%
Empty stomach
20%
With food
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Silnafil 25mg Tablet on price
Expensive
73%
Average
27%
FAQs
Can I get Silnafil 25mg Tablet without a prescription?
No, you need a doctor's prescription to get Silnafil 25mg Tablet since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.
Can I take Silnafil 25mg Tablet for premature ejaculation?
No, Silnafil 25mg Tablet is not known to have any beneficial effects in treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Can I take Silnafil 25mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
Silnafil 25mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and should only be taken for the duration that is advised by your doctor.
Why is the use of Silnafil 25mg Tablet contraindicated with nitrates?
Use of Silnafil 25mg Tablet is harmful for patients taking nitrates or blood pressure-lowering medicines as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death. However, if these medicines are to be taken together then it is advised to keep a time gap of 24 hours between the intake of Penegra and blood pressure-lowering medicines.
Why does Silnafil 25mg Tablet cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?
Silnafil 25mg Tablet 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 medicines or nitrates, it can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which could be fatal. Silnafil 25mg Tablet 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 6 months.
Can I take Silnafil 25mg Tablet in my twenties?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Silnafil 25mg Tablet can be taken in your twenties.
Does Silnafil 25mg Tablet affect fertility?
No, Silnafil 25mg Tablet does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.
Does Silnafil 25mg Tablet affect sperm?
Silnafil 25mg Tablet does not affect sperm count or its health. It is a medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Does Silnafil 25mg Tablet increase blood pressure?
No, Silnafil 25mg Tablet is not associated with an increase in blood pressure. However, it can cause a decrease in blood pressure especially if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medications. Please consult your doctor before taking Silnafil 25mg Tablet with any other medicine.
Is Silnafil 25mg Tablet safe to use in patients with diabetes?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Silnafil 25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with diabetes.
Can I take Silnafil 25mg Tablet as often as I want?
No, do not take Silnafil 25mg Tablet for more than once a day. If you take more Silnafil 25mg Tablet than the recommended dose then you may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. These side effects include flushing, headache, muscle pain, stomach upset, allergic reactions and vision changes such as blurred vision. Contact your doctor if Silnafil 25mg Tablet does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.
When should I take Silnafil 25mg Tablet?
Take Silnafil 25mg Tablet about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Inform your doctor if you feel the effect of Silnafil 25mg Tablet is too strong or too weak.
Can I drink alcohol while on Silnafil 25mg Tablet?
Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Silnafil 25mg Tablet, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Silnafil 25mg Tablet.
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Country of origin: India
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Expires on or after: August, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Silnafil 25mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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