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    更新日: 2024.10.03
    Medical information: Vardenafil

    Important safety information including dosage, side effects, and precautions of Vardenafil.

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    Dosage & Administration

    ・Take about 1 hour before sexual activity. (about 30 minutes before on an empty stomach is recommended)


    ・Limit the dosage to once a day, and ensure that there is a gap of at least 24 hours between each dose.


    ・The medication is not easily affected by food. (it is recommended to take it 30 minutes on an empty stomach)


    ・If you consume a large amount of alcohol, you may not achieve the maximum effect of the medication. However, the effects can still be felt with moderate consumption.


    ・Please remove the medication from the bag just before taking it.


    ・As a fast-acting drug, the effect begins about 15-20 minutes after ingestion. The estimated duration of effect is about 5 hours for 10mg and about 10 hours for 20mg.

    Side Effects

    While side effects typically improve on their own, if you notice any unusual symptoms, it's important to take appropriate action, such as stopping the medication.


    The following side effects may occur.

    ・Flushing, headache, nasal congestion, tachycardia (palpitations), dyspepsia, dizziness, etc.


    *Please exercise caution when driving or operating machinery after taking this medication.

    Precautions

    ・Refrain from consuming citrus fruits like grapefruit while taking this medication.


    ・If you are taking other medicines, please consult your doctor. When visiting other medical institutions, please disclose that you are taking it.


    ・In case of emergency, such as the occurrence of severe side effects, please visit your nearest medical institution and discontinue use.

    Approval status in Japan

    ・Vardenafil is approved in Japan.


    *Medicines prescribed in this department are not covered by the Adverse Reactions Relief System.

    Availability of approved medicines that have the same active ingredients in Japan

    ・In Japan, Levitra has the same active ingredient as Vardenafil and is approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

    Means of acquisition

    ・Our affiliated clinic physicians purchase Vardenafil through a domestic pharmaceutical distributor.

    Information on safety and approval in other countries

    ・Vardenafil is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.