Valif 20 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.

Valif 20 Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. The medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. 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. Only take it if you need it and it has been prescribed to you by a doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine are flushing, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, nasal congestion, and rash. Talk to your doctor if the side effects bother you or will not go away.

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. It can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). 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 can lead to side effects.

Uses of Valif Tablet

Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

Benefits of Valif Tablet

In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

Valif 20 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).

Side effects of Valif 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 Valif

Blurred vision
Indigestion
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Dizziness
Muscle pain
Upset stomach
Rash
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

How to use Valif 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. Valif 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Valif Tablet works

Valif 20 Tablet is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works in erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels. It helps to get an erection only if the person is sexually stimulated.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valif 20 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valif 20 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Valif 20 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Valif 20 Tablet is not indicated for use in women.

Driving

UNSAFE

Valif 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Valif 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valif 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Valif 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valif 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Valif Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Valif 20 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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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors

Patient concerns

Early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3. tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

Erectile dysfunction premature ejaculation Medication for Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, Ali a cohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

erectile dysfunction, getting dysfunction from fee days.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

hi. Treatment for erectile dysfunction: 1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

Suffering from erectile dysfunction

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, alcohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

User feedback

Patients taking Valif 20 Tablet

Once A Day

88%

Twice A Day

Alternate Day

What are you using Valif Tablet for?

Erectile dysf*

92%

Others

*Erectile dysfunction

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

45%

Poor

27%

Average

27%

What were the side-effects while using Valif 20 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

43%

Headache

29%

Stiffness

14%

Flushing (sen*

14%

*No Side Effect, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

How do you take Valif Tablet?

With or witho*

60%

Empty stomach

20%

With food

20%

*With or without food

Please rate Valif 20 Tablet on price

Average

58%

Expensive

25%

Not Expensive

17%

FAQs

Q. Is Valif 20 Tablet effective?

Valif 20 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. The reason being, if you stop using Valif 20 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. So, keep taking the medicine for the prescribed duration to reap the full benefits.

Q. Does Valif 20 Tablet cause headaches?

Yes, Valif 20 Tablet may cause headaches in some people. Headache is a common side effect of Valif 20 Tablet. However, some studies suggest that headaches are relatively common in people who are taking higher doses of Valif 20 Tablet. Therefore, if you experience headaches while taking Valif 20 Tablet, consult your doctor as you may need a dose modification. Your doctor may also suggest ways to manage the headache or may change your dose to a lower one, whatever suits you better. Do not alter your dose on your own as this can make Valif 20 Tablet less effective. Keep taking Valif 20 Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit of Valif 20 Tablet.

Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Valif 20 Tablet?

Before taking Valif 20 Tablet, you must tell your doctor about any previous medical history or any problem related to the eyes, heart, blood, stomach, kidney or liver. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have ever had a stroke, heart attack, angina (heart- related chest pain) or stomach bleeding. Do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor any other problems related to the penis such as anatomical deformation, Peyronie's disease or history of priapism (painful or prolonged erection). Do not take Valif 20 Tablet if you are allergic to Valif 20 Tablet or any of its ingredients. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Q. Can I get Valif 20 Tablet without a prescription?

No, you need a doctor's prescription to get Valif 20 Tablet since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.

Q. Can I take Valif 20 Tablet for premature ejaculation?

No, Valif 20 Tablet is not known to have any beneficial effects in treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.

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