Penegra 50 Tablet

Short Description

Penegra 50 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis, helping men to get or maintain an erection.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Penegra 50 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 about 1 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 1 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 (sense of warmth), headache, dizziness, blurred vision, muscle pain, stomach upset, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away. They may be able to help by changing the dosage or prescribing you an alternate medicine.

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. Penegra 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Flushing (sense of warmth) Headache Dizziness Blurred vision Muscle pain Stomach upset Rash

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Penegra 50 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Penegra 50 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Use of Penegra 50 Tablet is not indicated in women.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Penegra 50 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Nitroglycerin Isosorbide Dinitrate Isosorbide Mononitrate Nicorandil

Penegra 50 Tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis thereby increasing blood flow into the penis on sexual stimulation. This helps you achieve and maintain a hard erect penis suitable for sexual activity.

You have been prescribed Penegra 50 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 Penegra 50 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.