Cenforce-25 - Centurion Laboratories

Cenforce-25 is manufactured by Centurion Laboratories and contains 25mg of the active ingredient Sildenafil citrate and is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Cenforce-25 is a PDE5 inhibitor – this means it inhibits the action of the enzyme PDE5 in order to relax the muscles of the blood vessels in the penis thereby increasing blood flow to produce an erection. This effect however is achieved with the presence of sexual stimulation.

Dosage

The recommended initial adult dose of Cenforce-25 is 1 tablet taken orally, as needed, 1 hour before sexual activity. The tablet must be swallowed whole with a glassful of water. Depending on its efficacy and tolerability per individual, the dose may either be decreased or increased. Dose adjustment must be done with the advice of a healthcare provider.

Note that the maximum dose of 100mg Cenforce-25 per day should not be exceeded.

Cenforce-25 may be taken with or without food. But if taken with food, especially with foods high in fat, the onset of efficacy may be delayed. This drug is not for use by children, women and male teenagers under the age of 18. It is not an aphrodisiac and does not protect individuals from sexually transmitted diseases.

Contraindications

Men allergic to Cenforce-25, its active ingredient Sildenafil and all its inactive ingredients, must not take this medication. Men with the following conditions must not take Cenforce-25:

Chronic bladder infections
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Diabetes
Thyroid disorder

Men not permitted to engage in sexual activity must not take this drug due to certain medical conditions. A history of Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) is also contraindicated with this drug. Those taking nitrates and any of its form must not take Cenforce-25 because the hypotensive effects may be increased and cause undesirable effects.

The conditions contraindicated from Cenforce-25 use is not limited to those stated above. It is best to seek information from a health care provider.

Side effects

Cenforce-25 may cause common side effects which usually last a few hours. The common side effects are, but not limited to the following:

Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Nasal congestion
Flushing (redness, warmth)
Nausea
Back pain or muscle pain

When serious side effects are experienced, the medication must be stopped and an immediate medical help must be sought. Some serious side effects are, but not limited to:

Fainting
Sudden vision loss or decrease in vision
Sudden hearing loss or ringing in the ears
Painful and prolonged erection
Heat attack symptoms (chest pain, nausea, sweating, pain spreading to jaw or shoulder)
Irregular heartbeat
Swelling in hands, feet and ankles
Shortness of breath
Seizure
Lightheadedness

Urgent medical help is needed if an allergic reaction to Cenforce-25 occurs characterized by difficulty in breathing, hives, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat.
An immediate medical attention is also needed for men who have a painful erection or an erection that lasts more than 4 hours. Permanent damage to the penis may occur if this side effect is ignored.

Side effects of this drug are not limited to the list above. Seek the advice of a healthcare provider for more information.

Warnings and Precautions

Before taking Cenforce-25, one must inform a healthcare provider of all medical history, current medical conditions and all medications being taken to determine if Cenforce-25 is safe to take. It may aggravate some medical conditions thereby requiring dose adjustment. This drug might not be safe to take for some medical condition which will make it contraindicated. It may also cause adverse reactions if it interacts with other medications. Some medications that interact with Cenforce-25 are, but not limited to:

Antifungal medications
Blood pressure medications
Antidepressants
Some antibiotics
HIV medications
Hepatitis C medications

Cenforce-25 must not be taken with other drugs that treat erectile dysfunction or drugs for prostate disorders.

Taking Cenforce-25 with alcohol may cause undesirable effects as both can cause lowering of blood pressure.