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Sildenafil (Generic Health) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: sildenafil

Brand name

(ARTG)

: SILDENAFIL GENERICHEALTH Sildenafil (as citrate) 100 mg film coated tablet blister pack

Download 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)

Treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult males. It is not indicated for use by women.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Blue coloured round film coated tablet debossed with SC on one side and 100 on other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • 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 Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 Tablet pack
  • 12 Tablets pack
  • 4 Tablet pack
  • 8 Tablet pack

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

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