Eropid 50mg Tablets x 2 (Sildenafil)

Eropid 50mg Film-Coated Tablets (Sildenafil)

Eropid 50mg tablets from Somex Pharma contain sildenafil citrate, equivalent to 50mg sildenafil per tablet. Eropid is a pharmacy medicine for adult men aged 18 years and over with erectile dysfunction (ED), subject to a pharmacist suitability assessment. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor and works only when sexual stimulation occurs.

Key Product Information

• Active ingredient: sildenafil 50mg (as sildenafil citrate) per tablet
• Brand: Eropid
• Manufacturer/marketing authorisation holder: Somex Pharma
• Form: film-coated tablets
• Legal category: Pharmacy medicine (P)
• Age restriction: 18 years and over
• Available pack sizes: 2, 4 and 8 tablets

How to Take Eropid 50mg

Take one tablet approximately one hour before sexual activity, following the patient information leaflet and pharmacist advice. Swallow with water. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours. Sexual stimulation is needed for it to work. A heavy meal may delay its effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in Eropid 50mg? Each tablet contains sildenafil 50mg (as sildenafil citrate).

Is Eropid available without a prescription? Eropid is a Pharmacy (P) medicine, supplied only following a pharmacist suitability assessment.

How many tablets are available? Eropid is offered in packs of 2, 4 or 8 tablets.

Ingredients and Allergens

Active ingredient: sildenafil citrate equivalent to 50mg sildenafil. The manufacturer's patient leaflet lists tablet-core ingredients including cellulose powder, colloidal anhydrous silica, anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium stearate; film-coat ingredients include hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), triacetin, indigotine aluminium lake (E132), brilliant blue aluminium lake (E133) and tartrazine aluminium lake (E102). Check the leaflet supplied with your pack for the latest complete ingredient information and allergies.

Storage

Store in the original package. No special temperature storage conditions are required. Do not use after the expiry date.

Important Warnings and Cautions

• For men aged 18 years and over only. A pharmacist assessment is required before supply.
• Do not use with nitrate medicines for chest pain, nitric oxide donors (including amyl nitrite or poppers), or riociguat: a dangerous fall in blood pressure can occur.
• Do not combine with other erectile dysfunction treatments unless advised by a clinician.
• Tell the pharmacist about heart disease, recent heart attack or stroke, blood pressure problems, liver or kidney disease, eye conditions and all other medicines.
• Seek urgent medical attention for chest pain, sudden vision or hearing loss, or a prolonged or painful erection.
• Contains tartrazine (E102), which may cause allergic reactions and may worsen asthma.
• Do not use if taking ritonavir; do not use if you have severe liver disease or certain serious heart or eye conditions. Read the full leaflet for contraindications.
• Do not take with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Avoid excessive alcohol.
• Seek medical advice about erectile dysfunction, including a health check within six months of first use.
• Possible side effects include headache, flushing, dizziness, nausea, indigestion and visual disturbances. Do not drive if affected.
• Read the enclosed patient information leaflet before use. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.