SILDENAFIL CITRATE 25 mg/1
SILDENAFIL CITRATE · TABLET · Proficient Rx LP
SILDENAFIL CITRATE is a tablet containing sildenafil citrate at 25 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Proficient Rx LP.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- SILDENAFIL CITRATE
- Generic Name
- SILDENAFIL CITRATE
- NDC Code (Product)
82804-251- Manufacturer
- Proficient Rx LP
- Strength
- 25 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- ANDA209302
- Marketing Start
- 06/16/2021
Recall History
Aidapak Services, LLC
Labeling: Label Mixup: SILDENAFIL CITRATE, Tablet, 25 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: PHENobarbital/ HYOSCYAMINE/ ATROPINE/ SCOPOLAMINE, Tablet, 16.2 mg/0.1037 mg/0.0194 mg/0.0065 mg, NDC 66213042510, Pedigree: W003640, EXP: 6/25/2014.
American Pharmaceutical Ingredients LLC
CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.
Attix Pharmaceuticals
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Side Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sildenafil tablets are indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity ( 2.1 ) Based on effectiveness and toleration, may increase to a maximum of 100 mg or decrease to 25 mg ( 2.1 ) Maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Dosage Information For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Based on effectiveness and toleration, the dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 100 mg or decreased to 25 mg. 2.2 Use with Food Sildenafil tablets may be taken with or without food. 2.3 Dosage Adjustments in Specific Situations Sildenafil tablets was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated [ see Contraindicat…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Administration of sildenafil tablets to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. Sildenafil tablets was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1 , 7.1 , 12.2 ) Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of tablet ( 4.2 ) Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat ( 4.3 ) 4.1 Nitrates Consistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1 , 12.2 ) ], sildenafil tablets was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, and its administration to patients who are using nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form either regularly and/or intermittently is therefore contraindicated. After patients have taken sildenafil tablets, it is unknown when nitrates, if necessary, can be safely administered. Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Drug Interactions (7.1) , and Clinical Pharmacology (…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Sildenafil can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1 , 5.5 , 7.1 , 7.2 , 7.3 , 12.2 ) With concomitant use of alpha blockers, initiate sildenafil at 25 mg dose ( 2.3 ) CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin): Increase sildenafil exposure ( 2.4 , 7.4 , 12.3 ) Ritonavir: Do not exceed a maximum single dose of 25 mg in a 48 hour period ( 2.4 , 5.6 ) Erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, saquinavir): Consider a starting dose of 25 mg ( 2.4 , 7.4 ) 7.1 Nitrates Administration of sildenafil with nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is contraindicated. Consistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway, sildenafil was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Contraindications (4.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. 7.2 Alpha-blockers Use caution when co-administering alpha-blockers with sildenafil because of potential additive blood pressure-lowering effects. When sildenafil is co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Prolonged Erection and Priapism [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Effects on the Eye [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Hearing Loss [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypotension when Co-administered with Alpha-blockers or Anti-hypertensives [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Adverse Reactions with the Concomitant Use of Ritonavir [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Combination with other PDE5 Inhibitors or Other Erectile Dysfunction Therapies [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Effects on Bleeding [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Counseling Patients About Sexually Transmitted Diseases [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] The most common adverse reactions reported in clinical trials (≥ 2%) are headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness, and rash. Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REAC…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SILDENAFIL CITRATE used for?
SILDENAFIL CITRATE contains SILDENAFIL CITRATE. It is a tablet taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is SILDENAFIL CITRATE a controlled substance?
SILDENAFIL CITRATE is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for SILDENAFIL CITRATE?
The generic name for SILDENAFIL CITRATE is SILDENAFIL CITRATE. There are 6 other brand versions of SILDENAFIL CITRATE.
What is the NDC code for SILDENAFIL CITRATE 25 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for SILDENAFIL CITRATE 25 mg/1 is 82804-251, listed by Proficient Rx LP.