What Are The Blue Pills For Men?

People suffering from erectile dysfunction must have come across the word “the little blue pill” which has revolutionized how we look and treat men’s health in modern times. In the 1900s, Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company discovered a medicine called Viagra. It helped millions of men in the years to come in treating sexual disorders. Viagra is commonly reffered to as the blue pill due to its distinctive colour. This iconic tablet is recognised worldwide making it one of the most famous medicine in the world.

All About Viagra

Viagra is a blue diamond shaped tablet that improves the signs of erectile dysfunction. It is the first ED medicine that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1998. Viagra belongs to the phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor drug class that works by improving blood flow to the abdomen. This plays a key role in helping get and maintain a firm erection.

In the mid 1980s, a group of researchers at the Pfizer European research laboratories synthesized a molecule named Sildenafil [1]. In 1991 they started clinical trials with this drug in patients with heart disease and saw an occurrence of an erection as a side effect. They then changed their focus and began investigating Sildenafil in ED management [2].

Pfizer patented the Sildenafil drug under the name Viagra that gave the inventor or the company the exclusive rights to sell it for a limited time. It is approved for ED by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in Australia.

After the patent for Viagra expired in 2013, the active compound Sildenafil was made available to other manufacturing companies. They manufactured Sildenafil based generic medicines under names like Cenforce, Malegra, and Aurogra.

Cenforce: The Affordable Generic

Cenforce is an erectile dysfunction medicine manufactured by Centurion Laboratories in India. It contains Sildenafil as the active compound and helps in getting and maintaining a firm erection.

The Cenforce tablet is an affordable generic alternative to Viagra. But often a question that arises in the mind of people is, are generic medicines effective and safe?

According to the FDA, a generic medicine is created the same way as a brand medicine in terms of its dosage, uses, safety, strength, quality, and route of administration [3]. This is why they work the same way and have a similar benefits as the brand drug. These medicines often cost less as they do not have to go through clinical studies, marketing, and approvals like the brand drug [3].

The cenforce tablet is available in different dosage strengths and formulations, as listed in the table below.

Is Cenforce And Viagra The Same?

Cenforce and Viagra are similar ED medicine containing Sildenafil as the active compound. They therefore have the same onset of action, uses, safety profile, and mechanism of action. These two ED drugs however, differ in their appearance, cost, and manufacturing company. While Viagra is one of the most popular and widely researched ED tablet, Cenforce is a more budget friendly option.

Benefits Of Cenforce Tablet

• Taking Cenforce tablets can help you improve your relation with your partner.
• It can help in lowering your anxiety before intercourse.
• It helps in strengthening the emotional bond with your partner.
• Boosts self-esteem.
• Taking this ED tablet can create a positive impact on the overall quality of life.

Onset And Duration Of Action

The Cenforce tablet take about 30 to 60 minutes to start working. The effect of this ED tablet can last for 4 to 6 hours, depending on many factors.

Some of the factors that affect the duration of action of Cenforce ED medication include:

• The metabolism of the person. People with faster metabolism can process this ED medicine more quickly.
• The age of the person is important as older people take longer to metabolise this medicine.
• If you are taking a higher dose, the effect of the tablet will last longer.
• Taking a high-fat meal with this ED medicine can delay its absorption. This can make the tablet take longer to start working.

Dosage And Administration

Your doctor should determine the right Cenforce dose for you after a thorough examination. The maximum dose recommended by doctors is 100mg in a day [4]. However, in severe cases, depending on the severity of your condition, your doctor may recommend 200mg of Cenforce.

Taking a dose higher than the recommended can result in an overdose. Some of the symptoms of overdose include:

• chest pain
• low blood pressure
• vision problems
• hearing problems
• fainting
• upset stomach [5].

A clinical study on the long term overdose of Sildenafil further suggest a serious damage to the retinal cells, thus affecting vision.

When you are taking this ED tablet it is important to keep the following points in mind:

• You should take the tablet 30 to 60 minutes before intercourse.
• This ED tablet can be taken with or without a meal. But you should avoid taking a heavy meal with it.
• Swallow the tablet as a whole.
• Do not break or crush the medicine.
• You should never take more than one dose of this medicine.

Pricing And Affordability Of Cenforce Tablet

Cenforce is an affordable alternative to Viagra, however, its price may vary depending on the pharmacy and the offer available. At IyrinHealth Care pharmacy, Cenforce tablets start at $0.83 per pill. This price will also vary depending on the pill package.

Price Of Cenforce 100 mg Tablet

The price of Cenforce 100mg tablet for a package of 300 tablets is $0.83 per pill. We offer packages of 90, 180, 240, and 300 tablets. Depending on your needs you can choose a package that suits you the best.

Price Of Cenforce 150 mg

The price of Cenforce 150mg tablet at IyrinHealth starts at $0.83 per pill for a package of 240 and 300 tablets. Whereas, it will cost you about $1.44 per pill for 90 tablets and $0.94 for a package of 180 tablets.

In countries like the USA or Australia, one can order Cenforce tablet online. Since we ship our products from India, international shipping takes about 15 to 20 days.

Sildenafil Precautions And Warnings

• If you have an allergic reaction to Viagra or any of its ingridient, you must avoid taking this ED medicine.
• Do not take alcohol with Sildenafil as it can worsen the side effects.
• Before starting your treatment with this ED medicine, inform your doctor about all your other prescription or over the counter medicines and supplements.
• The use of Sildenafil tablet can cause dizziness and drowsiness. So you should avoid operating any machinery or driving.
• Do not take other medicine or supplements along with Cenforce tablet without consulting a doctor.
• If you are suffering from any of these condition take this ED medicine with caution:
  • Heart, liver, or kidney disorder
  • Bleeding issue
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Blood or lung cancer
  • Genetic disorder like retinitis pigmentosa.
  • Breathing issues like asthma or pneumonia.
  • Any deformation of the shape and structure of the penis.
• Avoid taking grapefruit with this ED medicine.
• The use of this medicine by women and children is not advisable.

Final Thoughts On The Blue Pills For Men

Viagra also known as the “little blue pill” due to its distinctive colour is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction. With Sildenafil as the active compound this ED medicine works within 30 minutes and lasts for up to 6 hours.

There are affordable generic options like Cenforce, Malegra, and Aurogra which are manufactured by Indian companies. Available in dosage strengths like 100mg, 150mg, and 200mg, one should take this ED medicine only after consulting a doctor.

The price of Cenforce tablets at online pharmacies like IyrinHealth start at about $0.83 per pill. This ED medicine should be taken once in a day 30 to 60 minutes before intercourse.

So, if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction and looking for a popular and well studied treatment option, you should talk to your doctor about Viagra. However, if you want similar benefits, action, and safety profile at half the price then Cenforce tablets can be a great option. However, these are prescription medicine and should only be use after consulting a doctor. Do not self medicate them.