Vilitra is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Vilitra is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. It works by helping to increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps you to achieve and maintain an erection.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Vilitra as directed by your doctor.
Take Vilitra by mouth with or without food.
For use as needed: Take Vilitra at least 30 minutes before sexual activity, as directed by your doctor. Vilitra may work for up to 36 hours after you take it.
For daily use: Take Vilitra regularly at about the same time each day.
Check with your doctor before you eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are taking Vilitra.
For use as needed: If you miss a dose of Vilitra and you still intend to engage in sexual activity, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take it as directed by your doctor. For daily use: If you miss a dose of Vilitra, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
DOSAGE
For Use As Needed
The recommended starting dose of Vilitra for use as needed in most patients is 10 mg, taken prior to anticipated sexual activity.
The dose may be increased to 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg, based on individual efficacy and tolerability. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day in most patients.
Vilitra for use as needed was shown to improve erectile function compared to placebo up to 36 hours following dosing. Therefore, when advising patients on optimal use of Vilitra, this should be taken into consideration.