Viagra Connect Melts Orodispersible Film 50mg 4 Strips

Viagra Connect Melts contain sildenafil and are used to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men. Always read the label and patient information leaflet. Ask your pharmacist for advice if you are unsure whether this medicine is suitable for you.

Product features

• To be taken approximately one hour before sexual activity
• Discreet, dissolvable film that melts on the tongue in seconds with no water
• Suitable for use on the go or at home
• Contains sildenafil in a convenient orodispersible film format
• Effects for up to 4-5 hours (this is not a continuous erection and sexual stimulation is still required)
• Use only when required
• Don’t take more than one film a day

This medicine is supplied by Pharmacy2U Ltd, a UK registered pharmacy, at the professional discretion of a qualified pharmacist. Your order will be reviewed by a member of the pharmacy team at Unit 3 Mountpark, Robson Way, Coalville, LE67 1GQ (GPhC registration number 9011308).

Product description

Viagra Connect Melts 50mg orodispersible films provide a treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men aged 18 and above. Each film contains sildenafil, which is a PDE5 inhibitor that works by relaxing blood vessels in the penis, helping to support an erection when you are sexually stimulated.

Designed to dissolve on the tongue without the need for water, Viagra Connect Melts make taking treatment easy whether on the go or at home. The fast-dissolving film should be taken approximately one hour before sexual activity and can be effective in some men for up to 4-5 hours, but this is not a continuous erection and sexual stimulation is still required.

Sexual stimulation is required for erections to occur, so it’s important to engage in normal foreplay with your partner. Responses to treatment can vary, and some people may need to try the treatment on multiple occasions before experiencing the desired results.

Viagra Connect Melts are recommended on an empty stomach. Food, particularly a high-fat meal, can delay effect. Excessive alcohol consumption may also inhibit the ability to achieve an erection. Do not take Viagra Connect Melts with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as this can affect how the medicine works.

Viagra Connect vs other erectile dysfunction treatments

Other types of erectile dysfunction treatment are available via consultation with a clinician.

Not sure which is suitable for you? Find out more about the options available.

Do I need a prescription?

Viagra Connect Melts do not require a prescription. They are an over-the-counter treatment for erectile dysfunction and are available to order online in the UK without a prescription, if a pharmacist has assessed it is suitable for an individual. Viagra Connect Melts contain sildenafil citrate, an ingredient that offers a treatment option for some men with erectile dysfunction.

This is a Pharmacy (P) medicine. You’ll need to answer a few short questions, and a pharmacist will assess whether it is suitable for you before it is supplied.

If you are interested in alternative erectile dysfunction treatments, you can browse more over-the-counter treatments in the Pharmacy2U shop.

Frequently asked questions

How do Viagra Connect Melts work?

Viagra Connect Melts contain 50mg sildenafil, as sildenafil citrate, which is a PDE5 inhibitor. Sildenafil allows for increased blood flow during sexual stimulation by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis. This can help some men with erectile dysfunction achieve and maintain an erection, but the melts will only work if an individual is sexually aroused.

How long do Viagra Connect Melts take to start working?

Viagra Connect Melts should normally be taken approximately an hour before sexual activity. They may be slower to work if taken with a heavy meal or one that is high in fat, so they are best taken on an empty stomach.

How long do the effects of Viagra Connect Melts last?

Viagra Connect Melts can work for up to 4-5 hours, but this is not a continuous erection and sexual stimulation is still required. They allow some men to get and maintain an erection if sexually stimulated, but they do not automatically cause an erection.

Who can use Viagra Connect Melts?

Viagra Connect Melts are intended for men aged 18 and above who have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. Erectile dysfunction varies between individuals. Persistent symptoms may be a sign of underlying causes, which can be assessed by your GP or a healthcare professional.

Suitability depends on health conditions and other medicines and will be assessed by a pharmacist.

Do not take Viagra Connect if you:

• Do not have an erection problem
• Are under 18
• Are a woman
• Are allergic to sildenafil or any ingredient
• Have been advised to avoid sexual activity because of a heart or blood-vessel problem
• Have a deformed penis
• Take any nitrate medicine for chest pain or heart failure
• Take amyl nitrite, so-called “poppers”, as a recreational drug
• Take riociguat (or other guanylate cyclase stimulators) for high blood pressure in the lungs
• Take ritonavir for the treatment of HIV
• Have a severe heart problem such as a recent heart attack or stroke (within the last 6 months), unstable angina, or severe cardiac failure
• Have a severe liver problem
• Have low blood pressure (below 90/50 mmHg) which can cause symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, light-headedness, feeling sick, clammy skin, depression, loss of consciousness, or blurry vision
• Have ever had severe vision loss because of nerve damage in the eyes, such as non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), or have a rare inherited eye disease, such as retinitis pigmentosa

Do I need a prescription for Viagra Connect Melts?

No, you do not need a prescription for Viagra Connect Melts. They are available without a prescription but must be checked by a pharmacist to ensure they are suitable for you.

What should I do if Viagra Connect Melts do not work for me?

For some people, it can take more than one attempt for the treatment to be effective. You should speak to your GP if you have taken the melts as directed on multiple occasions and still cannot achieve or maintain an erection.

Can I take more than one Viagra Connect Melt a day?

No, you cannot take more than one Viagra Connect Melt a day. You should not take more than one 50mg orodispersible film in any 24-hour period, as this can increase the chance of side effects.

Are Viagra Connect Melts the same as sildenafil?

Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra Connect Melts. Each melt contains 50mg sildenafil, as sildenafil citrate. Other sildenafil-containing medicines may have different strengths, classifications and instructions.