Viagra has been the long-standing hero of men with erectile dysfunction, but recently, the patent expired, and now the active ingredient is available as a more cost-effective generic treatment called Sildenafil.
Viagra was the first brand to use the active ingredient Sildenafil. The research and clinical trials were carried out by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which manufactures and markets Sildenafil. Viagra and generic Sildenafil are the same active treatment and are clinically equivalent.

Sildenafil is used to treat men that suffer from achieving and maintaining an erection long enough for intercourse. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5) and these medicines work by relaxing the blood vessels in the male sexual organ, allowing blood to flow in and create the right pressure to maintain an erection. This only works when there is sexual arousal.

“We strive to offer the best treatments to our clients at the best possible prices,” says Parvinder Sagoo, Director of SimplyMeds Online. “Sildenafil is available over the counter at some UK pharmacies under a patient group direction or as a 50mg only tablet sold as “Viagra Connect”. Both of these options, however, are generally more expensive than going via a registered online pharmacy such as SimplyMeds. With our service, you truly are getting the best bang for your buck.”

Sildenafil comes in three strengths; 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg. It can be confusing to decide which strength to start with especially if you’ve never taken it before. The recommended normal dose is one 50mg tablet taken 30 – 60 minutes before anticipated sexual activity. For most men, 50mg will be sufficient, however, if you realise that it’s not giving you the desired effect, then you can always increase to the 100mg tablets. If you find that you are experiencing unwanted side effects at 50mg, but still getting the desired effect, then you can reduce to the 25mg tablet. The 25mg tablet is usually enough to have the desired effect without the adverse effects.

Sildenafil was the first of its kind to be brought to market and its effects can last up to four hours. There are newer medications that claim to last longer, however, Sildenafil still has the most evidence behind it to prove its activity and side effects. Additionally, taking a dose does not mean that you will have a constant erection for four hours. It just improves your ability to have and maintain one.

Finally, for most men, the topic of erectile dysfunction may be difficult to discuss in person, and that is why an online consultation along with the online ordering system and discreet delivery of an online pharmacy such as SimplyMeds is preferable.

SimplyMeds Online Pharmacy was started in 2015 as a family run business by two experienced healthcare professionals, that were looking to innovate to improve access to medicines. We have the aim to be the best provider of simple, reliable and affordable private healthcare online without compromising on patient care. We are UK based (Essex) with UK prescribers, we do not outsource our prescribing. In fact, our main prescriber is in house, one of our pharmacists. The safety of our patients is the most important part of our service. We take pride in making sure that our content and treatments are relevant. Our sole focus is our online patients, allowing us to get things done quicker, giving you better access to the treatments you need. For more information on SimplyMeds Online, please visit https://www.simplymedsonline.co.uk/.