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What are Viagra Connect Melts 50mg?

Viagra Connect Melts 50mg are an erectile dysfunction treatment for adult men aged 18 years and over who have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity.
Each thin, orodispersible film contains 50mg sildenafil and is designed to dissolve on the tongue. The films contain levomenthol and can be taken with or without water, providing an alternative for men who would prefer an orodispersible format rather than a conventional tablet.
Viagra Connect Melts only work when you are sexually stimulated. They do not automatically cause an erection and are not intended to increase sexual desire.
Viagra Connect Melts are a pharmacy medicine in the UK, so a pharmacist needs to check that the treatment is suitable for you before it is supplied.
How do Viagra Connect Melts work?

Viagra Connect Melts contain sildenafil, which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors.
During sexual stimulation, natural chemical signals cause blood vessels supplying the penis to relax. Sildenafil helps support this process by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, allowing increased blood flow into the penis. This can make it easier to achieve and maintain an erection suitable for sexual activity.
Sexual stimulation is still required for sildenafil to work.
How quickly do Viagra Connect Melts work?

Viagra Connect Melts are generally taken approximately one hour before sexual activity. They should be taken on an empty stomach because food, particularly a high-fat meal, can delay absorption and therefore delay the effect.
The films may be taken with or without water. The manufacturer recommends taking no more than one 50mg film in a 24-hour period.
Who can use Viagra Connect Melts?

Viagra Connect Melts are intended for adult men aged 18 years and over who have erectile dysfunction.
They should not be used simply to improve sexual performance in someone who does not have erection problems.
Viagra Connect Melts are not suitable for everyone. In particular, you must not use sildenafil alongside nitrate medicines used for conditions such as chest pain, nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite ("poppers"), or riociguat. Sildenafil can interact with these medicines and cause a potentially dangerous fall in blood pressure. Viagra Connect Melts must also not be taken with ritonavir.
There are additional medical conditions and medicines that can make Viagra Connect Melts unsuitable. Always answer Curely's pharmacy assessment questions accurately and read the Patient Information Leaflet before taking the medicine.
When should I speak to my GP?

Erectile dysfunction can sometimes be associated with other health problems, including cardiovascular or metabolic conditions. If erection problems are persistent, new, worsening or concerning, it is sensible to discuss them with your GP even if sildenafil helps your symptoms. The manufacturer's UK information similarly advises men with continuing erection problems to speak to a GP or pharmacist.
You should also seek medical advice if Viagra Connect Melts do not provide a satisfactory erection after trying them correctly on several separate occasions.
Always take Viagra Connect Melts exactly as instructed in the Patient Information Leaflet and by your pharmacist.
The recommended dose is one 50mg orodispersible film when required, approximately one hour before sexual activity. Do not take more than one film per day.
To use Viagra Connect Melts:
- Carefully peel open the individual aluminium pouch. Do not cut the pouch open.
- Make sure your fingers are dry before removing the film.
- Remove one film and place it directly onto your tongue.
- Allow the film to disintegrate in your mouth. It can be taken with or without water.
- You can swallow your saliva while it dissolves, but do not swallow the film whole.
- Use the film immediately after removing it from its pouch.
For best absorption, Viagra Connect Melts should be taken on an empty stomach. Taking them with food, especially a high-fat meal, can delay absorption and may mean that the medicine takes longer to work.
Sexual stimulation is necessary for the medicine to work.
Do not take another film because the first dose appears not to have worked. A maximum of one 50mg film per day should be taken.
Like all medicines, Viagra Connect Melts can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
According to the UK product information, the most commonly reported adverse reaction associated with sildenafil is headache. Other commonly reported effects include flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea and visual disturbances.
Some side effects can require urgent medical attention.
- If an erection lasts for more than four hours, seek immediate medical assistance.
- Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, chest pain, a prolonged or sometimes painful erection, or a sudden decrease or loss of vision.
- If you experience chest pain during or after sexual activity, do not use nitrate medicines to treat the pain after taking sildenafil; seek urgent medical assistance instead.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with your medicine for the complete list of possible side effects, warnings and precautions.

Frequently asked questions

What are Viagra Connect Melts 50mg used for?
Viagra Connect Melts 50mg are used to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men aged 18 and over. Erectile dysfunction means having difficulty getting or maintaining an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual activity. Each film contains 50mg sildenafil. The medicine supports increased blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation, helping you achieve and maintain an erection. It does not automatically produce an erection, so sexual stimulation is required.
How do Viagra Connect Melts work?
Viagra Connect Melts contain sildenafil 50mg, a PDE5 inhibitor. During sexual stimulation, sildenafil helps blood vessels supplying the penis relax, improving blood flow and making it easier to achieve and maintain an erection. Sildenafil does not directly increase sexual desire and will not produce an erection without sexual stimulation.
How long do Viagra Connect Melts take to work?
Viagra Connect Melts should generally be taken approximately one hour before you plan to have sex. Individual response can vary. Taking the film after food, particularly a high-fat meal, can delay sildenafil absorption and therefore delay its effects. For this reason, the official product information recommends taking Viagra Connect Melts on an empty stomach.
How do I take Viagra Connect Melts 50mg?
Carefully peel open the individual pouch using dry hands and remove one film with a dry finger. Place the film directly onto your tongue and allow it to dissolve. You can swallow saliva while it dissolves, and the film can be taken with or without water. Do not swallow the film whole. Take it immediately after removing it from the pouch.
Can I take Viagra Connect Melts with food?
Viagra Connect Melts are recommended on an empty stomach. Food can delay the absorption of sildenafil, and a high-fat meal can cause a significant delay. If you want the medicine to work within the expected timeframe, follow the manufacturer's instructions and take the film on an empty stomach.
How many Viagra Connect Melts can I take?
The recommended dose is one 50mg film when required, taken approximately one hour before sexual activity. You must not take more than one 50mg film in a day. If the medicine does not appear to work on your first occasion, do not take an additional film that day. Some men may need to try sildenafil correctly on several different occasions before achieving a satisfactory response.
Are Viagra Connect Melts the same as Viagra tablets?
Viagra Connect Melts and Viagra Connect tablets both contain sildenafil, but they come in different dosage forms. Viagra Connect Melts are thin orodispersible films that dissolve on the tongue and can be taken without water. Clinical studies cited in the UK SmPC found the 50mg orodispersible film, when administered with or without water under the studied conditions, to be bioequivalent to a 50mg sildenafil film-coated tablet.
Can I take Viagra Connect Melts with other medicines?
Some medicines can interact seriously with sildenafil. You must not take Viagra Connect Melts with nitrate medicines, nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite ("poppers"), riociguat or ritonavir. Other medicines can also affect whether sildenafil is appropriate for you. Tell your pharmacist about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter treatments and supplements you take before purchasing Viagra Connect Melts.
What should I do if Viagra Connect Melts do not work?
Do not take more than one film in a 24-hour period. Make sure you are using the medicine correctly, including allowing enough time before sexual activity and taking it on an empty stomach. Sexual stimulation is also required. You may need to try Viagra Connect Melts on several separate occasions. If you still cannot achieve an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity after several correctly taken doses on different occasions, consult your doctor.
Can I buy Viagra Connect Melts online in the UK?
Viagra Connect Melts are a UK pharmacy medicine, meaning they can be supplied without a prescription when a pharmacist determines that the medicine is appropriate for you. When buying Viagra Connect Melts online through a registered pharmacy such as Curely, you should expect to complete a suitability assessment before supply. This is important because sildenafil is unsuitable for some people and can interact with certain medicines. Always purchase erectile dysfunction medicines from a regulated UK pharmacy and read the accompanying Patient Information Leaflet.