Sildenafil PHT (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: sildenafil
Pack: Sildenafil PHT (Apotex) 20 mg tablet, 90, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SILDENAFIL PHT ARX 20 mg sildenafil (as citrate) 20 mg film-coated tablets blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Used to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension classified as WHO functional classes II and III, to improve exercise capacity. Efficacy has been shown in primary pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with connective tissue disease. The efficacy of sildenafil Citrate 20 mg has not been evaluated in patients currently on bosentan therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off white, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, debossed with '20' on one side and plain on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in a Dry Place
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 90 Tablets in blister pack pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient sildenafil
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
