Cenforce (Sildenafil 200)

Cenforce 200 mg Tablet, containing Sildenafil Citrate 200 mg, is a high-potency, prescription-only medication from Centurion Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., India. Packaged as 10 black, film-coated tablets per strip, it is primarily used to treat severe erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men when lower doses are insufficient. As a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, it boosts penile blood flow to enable erections with sexual stimulation. Off-label, it may address pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) under medical supervision.

Uses

• Treats severe erectile dysfunction (ED), aiding firm erections
• Off-label: Reduces lung blood vessel pressure in PAH

Side Effects

• Common: Headaches, facial flushing, nasal stuffiness, stomach upset, dizziness
• Rare: Priapism (>4-hour erection), sudden vision/hearing loss, allergic reactions (swelling, rash), chest pain Seek urgent care for priapism, sensory loss, or severe reactions. Consult a doctor for persistent side effects.

How to Use Cenforce 200 mg Tablet

• Dosage: Take 1 tablet (200 mg) 30–60 minutes before sexual activity, once in 24 hours. Often prescribed only after lower doses (50–100 mg) fail, per doctor’s guidance.
• Swallow with water, with or without food. Avoid fatty meals or grapefruit juice to ensure timely action. Do not crush or chew.
• Overdose: Seek emergency help for fainting, prolonged erection, or severe dizziness.

How Tablet Works

Sildenafil Citrate blocks PDE5, raising cGMP levels to relax penile muscles and widen blood vessels, enhancing erection with sexual arousal. In PAH, it eases lung vessel tension. Effects begin in 30–60 minutes, lasting 4–6 hours, requiring stimulation for ED results.

Safety Advice

• Allergies: Avoid if allergic to Sildenafil or tablet components.
• Health Conditions: Not for severe heart/liver issues, recent heart attack/stroke (past 6 months), low blood pressure, or retinitis pigmentosa. Caution with kidney disease or priapism risk.
• Drug Interactions: Avoid nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin) or alpha-blockers (e.g., tamsulosin) due to hypotension risk. List all medications for your doctor.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Not for women; safety data limited.
• Driving: Avoid if dizzy or vision impaired.
• Alcohol: Avoid preventing reduced efficacy or worsened side effects.
• Storage: Keep at 15–30°C (59–86°F), away from moisture and children.