WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Dispose of unneeded medications in a way so that pets, children, and other people cannot take them. Do not flush this medication down the toilet. Talk to your pharmacist about take-back programs in your community. Visit the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website for more information. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911. Do not let anyone else take your medication.

Can you change your sildenafil dosage yourself?

Place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Dispose of unneeded medications in a way so that pets, children, and other people cannot take them. Do not flush this medication down the toilet. Talk to your pharmacist about take-back programs in your community. Visit the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website for more information.

4.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies. Package insert / product label Generic name: sildenafil citrate Dosage form: tablet, film coated Drug classes: Agents for pulmonary hypertension, Impotence medications Warnings and Precautions, Effects on the Eye (5.3) 08/2017 Sildenafil tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) (1) •For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity (2.1) •Based on effectiveness and toleration, may increase to a maximum of 100 mg or decrease to 25 mg (2.1) •Maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day (2.1) Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (3) •Administration of sildenafil tablets to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1, 7.1, 12.2) •Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of tablet (4.2) •Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat (4.3) •Patients should not use sildenafil tablets if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status (5.1) •Patients should seek emergency treatment if an erection lasts >4 hours. Use sildenafil tablets with caution in patients predisposed to priapism (5.2) •Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek medical care if a sudden loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

• Sildenafil 20 mg is a prescription medication used for erectile dysfunction.
• It helps increase blood flow to the penis during sexual activity.
• Typically prescribed for men with ED to improve sexual performance.

Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution, and only when the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks, in patients with a history of NAION. Patients with a”crowded” optic disc may also be sildenafil citrates at an increased risk of NAION. (5.3) •Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing (5.4) •Caution is advised when sildenafil tablets are co-administered with alpha-blockers or anti-hypertensives. Concomitant use may lead to hypotension (5.5) •Decreased blood pressure, syncope, and prolonged erection may occur at higher sildenafil exposures.

In patients taking strong CYP inhibitors, such as ritonavir, sildenafil exposure is increased. Decrease in sildenafil tablets dosage is recommended (2.4,5.6) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Evaric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or •Sildenafil tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.2) •With concomitant use of alpha blockers, initiate sildenafil tablets at 25 mg dose (2.3) •CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin): Increase sildenafil tablets exposure (2.4, 7.4,12.3) •Ritonavir: Do not exceed a maximum single dose of 25 mg in a 48 hour period ( 2.4, 5.6) •Erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, saquinavir): Consider a starting dose of 25 mg (2.4,7.4) Sildenafil tablets are indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Sildenafil Dosage for Erectile Dysfunction

Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies. Package insert / product label Generic name: sildenafil citrate Dosage form: tablet, film coated Drug classes: Agents for pulmonary hypertension, Impotence medications Warnings and Precautions, Effects on the Eye (5.3) 08/2017 Sildenafil tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) (1) •For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity (2.1) •Based on effectiveness and toleration, may increase to a maximum of 100 mg or decrease to 25 mg (2.1) •Maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day (2.1) Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (3) •Administration of sildenafil tablets to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1, 7.1, 12.2) •Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of tablet (4.2) •Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat (4.3) •Patients should not use sildenafil tablets if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status (5.1) •Patients should seek emergency treatment if an erection lasts >4 hours.

How sildenafil is used

Use sildenafil tablets with caution in patients predisposed to priapism (5.2) •Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek medical care if a sudden loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution, and only when the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks, in patients with a history of NAION. Patients with a”crowded” optic disc may also be sildenafil citrates at an increased risk of NAION. (5.3) •Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing (5.4) •Caution is advised when sildenafil tablets are co-administered with alpha-blockers or anti-hypertensives. Concomitant use may lead to hypotension (5.5) •Decreased blood pressure, syncope, and prolonged erection may occur at higher sildenafil exposures. For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity.

What happens if I overdose?

In patients taking strong CYP inhibitors, such as ritonavir, sildenafil exposure is increased. Decrease in sildenafil tablets dosage is recommended (2.4,5.6) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Evaric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or •Sildenafil tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.2) •With concomitant use of alpha blockers, initiate sildenafil tablets at 25 mg dose (2.3) •CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin): Increase sildenafil tablets exposure (2.4, 7.4,12.3) •Ritonavir: Do not exceed a maximum single dose of 25 mg in a 48 hour period ( 2.4, 5.6) •Erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, saquinavir): Consider a starting dose of 25 mg (2.4,7.4) Sildenafil tablets are indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.

Sildenafil side effects

Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated [see Contraindications (4.1),Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. When sildenafil tablets are co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating sildenafil tablets treatment and sildenafil tablets should be initiated at 25 mg [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5),Drug Interactions (7.2),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Ritonavir The recommended dose for ritonavir-treated patients is 25 mg prior to sexual activity and the recommended maximum dose is 25 mg within a 48 hour period because concomitant administration increased the blood levels of sildenafil sildenafil otc by 11-fold [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6),Drug Interactions (7.4),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. CYP3A4 Inhibitors Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients treated with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, or saquinavir) or erythromycin. Clinical data have shown that co-administration with saquinavir or erythromycin increased plasma levels of sildenafil by about 3 fold [see Drug Interactions (7.4)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated [see Contraindications (4.1),Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. When sildenafil tablets are co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating sildenafil tablets treatment and sildenafil tablets should be initiated at 25 mg [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5),Drug Interactions (7.2),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Ritonavir The recommended dose for ritonavir-treated patients is 25 mg prior to sexual activity and the recommended maximum dose is 25 mg within a 48 hour period because concomitant administration increased the blood levels of sildenafil sildenafil otc by 11-fold [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6),Drug Interactions (7.4),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. CYP3A4 Inhibitors Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients treated with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, or saquinavir) or erythromycin. Clinical data have shown that co-administration with saquinavir or erythromycin increased plasma levels of sildenafil by about 3 fold [see Drug Interactions (7.4)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

• Common side effects of sildenafil include headaches, flushing, and nasal congestion.
• Serious side effects are rare but require immediate medical attention.
• Patients should report any adverse reactions to their healthcare provider.

Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients > 65 years, patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), and patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) because administration of sildenafil tablets in these patients resulted in higher plasma levels of sildenafil [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 25 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'E' on one side and '113' on the other side.

Sildenafil vs Tadalafil for Erectile Dysfunction

Use with caution in patients with the following underlying conditions which can be particularly sensitive to the actions of vasodilators including sildenafil tablets – those with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis) and those with severely impaired autonomic control of blood pressure. There are no controlled clinical data on the safety or efficacy of sildenafil tablets in the following groups; if prescribed, this should be done with caution. •Patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction, stroke, or life-threatening arrhythmia within the last 6 months; •Patients with resting hypotension (BP <90/50 mmHg) or hypertension (BP >170/110 mmHg); •Patients with cardiac failure or coronary artery disease causing unstable angina. Prolonged erection greater than 4 hours and priapism (painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration) have been reported infrequently since market approval of sildenafil tablets. Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis or Peyronie's disease), or in patients who have conditions which may predispose them to priapism (such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia). Sildenafil Tablets USP, 50 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'E' on one side and '114' on the other side.

How should this medicine be used?

However, there are no controlled clinical data on the safety or efficacy of sildenafil tablets in patients with sickle cell or related anemias. Physicians should advise patients to stop use of all phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil tablets, and seek medical attention in the event of a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 100 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'E' on one side and '115' on the other side. Consistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1, 12.2)] ,sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, and its administration to patients who are using nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form either regularly and/or intermittently is therefore contraindicated. After patients have taken sildenafil tablets, it is unknown when nitrates, if necessary, can be safely administered. Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [see Dosage and Administration (2.3),Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Sildenafil tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sildenafil, as contained in sildenafil tablets and REVATIO, or any component of the tablet. Therefore, treatments for erectile dysfunction, including sildenafil tablets, should not be generally used in men for whom sexual activity is inadvisable because of their underlying cardiovascular status.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients > 65 years, patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), and patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) because administration of sildenafil tablets in these patients resulted in higher plasma levels of sildenafil [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 25 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'E' on one side and '113' on the other side. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 50 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'E' on one side and '114' on the other side. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 100 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'E' on one side and '115' on the other side. Consistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1, 12.2)] ,sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, and its administration to patients who are using nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form either regularly and/or intermittently is therefore contraindicated.

Other Medical Problems

After patients have taken sildenafil tablets, it is unknown when nitrates, if necessary, can be safely administered. Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [see Dosage and Administration (2.3),Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Sildenafil tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sildenafil, as contained in sildenafil tablets and REVATIO, or any component of the tablet. Therefore, treatments for erectile dysfunction, including sildenafil tablets, should not be generally used in men for whom sexual activity is inadvisable because of their underlying cardiovascular status. Sildenafil tablets have systemic vasodilatory properties that resulted in transient decreases in supine blood pressure in healthy volunteers (mean maximum decrease of 8.4/5.5 mmHg), [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].While this normally would be expected to be of little consequence in most patients, prior to prescribing sildenafil tablets, physicians should carefully consider whether their patients with underlying cardiovascular disease could be affected adversely by such vasodilatory effects, especially in combination with sexual activity. Sildenafil tablets have systemic vasodilatory properties that resulted in transient decreases in supine blood pressure in healthy volunteers (mean maximum decrease of 8.4/5.5 mmHg), [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].While this normally would be expected to be of little consequence in most patients, prior to prescribing sildenafil tablets, physicians should carefully consider whether their patients with underlying cardiovascular disease could be affected adversely by such vasodilatory effects, especially in combination with sexual activity. Use with caution in patients with the following underlying conditions which can be particularly sensitive to the actions of vasodilators including sildenafil tablets – those with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis) and those with severely impaired autonomic control of blood pressure. There are no controlled clinical data on the safety or efficacy of sildenafil tablets in the following groups; if prescribed, this should be done with caution.

• Sildenafil 20 mg is not intended for use by women or children.
• Keep medication out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

•Patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction, stroke, or life-threatening arrhythmia within the last 6 months; •Patients with resting hypotension (BP <90/50 mmHg) or hypertension (BP >170/110 mmHg); •Patients with cardiac failure or coronary artery disease causing unstable angina. Prolonged erection greater than 4 hours and priapism (painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration) have been reported infrequently since market approval of sildenafil tablets. Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis or Peyronie's disease), or in patients who have conditions which may predispose them to priapism (such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia). However, there are no controlled clinical data on the safety or efficacy of sildenafil tablets in patients with sickle cell or related anemias. Physicians should advise patients to stop use of all phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil tablets, and seek medical attention in the event of a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.

• Sildenafil 20 mg tablets should be taken about 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity.
• It’s important not to take more than one dose in 24 hours.
• Do not crush or chew the medication; swallow it whole with water.