Valif Oral Jelly®
What is this medicine?
Valif Oral Jelly® used to improve the quality and duration of sex in men. The active substance is vardenafil in a dosage of 20 mg, allows you to enjoy intimacy for 5-7 hours. The peculiarity of Valif Oral Jelly® is its dosage form. The drug is made in the form of jelly for resorption in the mouth. This allows the active component to be quickly absorbed, the effect develops within 15 minutes after taking it. It has the property of accumulating in the body, so you can confidently buy Valif Oral Jelly® thanks to which the effect remains after the course of treatment and after its use for a long time. Its main feature can be considered good results in a disease such as diabetes, and some patients also use the drug to reduce pressure. The manufacturer of the drug is Ajanta Pharma (India). The package contains 7 sticks. Pineapple or other fruit flavor, so it’s not similar to medicines by taste. The drug Vardenafil jelly instantly dissolves and enters the blood. Jelly is safer for ulcers and owners of gastritis than hard tablets.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- anatomical deformity of the penis, Peyronie's disease, or ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours
- bleeding disorder
- cancer
- diabetes
- frequent heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- heart disease, angina, high or low blood pressure, a history of heart attack, or other heart problems
- high cholesterol
- HIV infection
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- sickle cell disease
- stroke
- stomach or intestinal ulcers
- eye or vision problems
- an unusual reaction to vardenafil, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
How should this medicine be used?
Valif Oral Jelly® is packed in sticks. The initial dosage is 10 mg (1/2 of the stick contents). The drug is taken 15-30 minutes before sexual intercourse. The jelly should be slowly dissolved in the mouth. If it is not effective enough, take an additional 10 mg (1/2 of the stick) of jelly. Maximum – 1 stick per day. A mandatory condition for taking jelly is sexual arousal. The number of sexual acts is unlimited.
How does this product work?
To achieve an erection, nitric oxide begins to accumulate in the tissues of the penis. At the same time, enzymes are produced that cause its breakdown and removal from the body after sex. With erectile dysfunction, this process is unbalanced. The active component is vardenafil, it blocks the production of enzymes that promote the breakdown of nitric oxide. A stable erection occurs. The maximum concentration of the active component in the tissues is observed 30 minutes after administration. Half of the dose will be excreted within 5 hours. Therefore, 1 dose of Valif Oral Jelly will provide a stable erection for 5-7 hours.
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take vardenafil if you are taking the following medications:
- nitroglycerin-type drugs for the heart or chest pain such as amyl nitrite, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin, even if these are only taken occasionally. This includes some recreational drugs called 'poppers' which also contain amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate.
Vardenafil may also interact with the following medications:
- alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (UroXatral®), doxazosin (Cardura®), prazosin (Minipress®), tamsulosin (Flomax®), or terazosin (Hytrin®), used to treat high blood pressure or an enlarged prostate.
- arsenic trioxide
- bosentan
- certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, sparfloxacin, troleandomycin
- certain medicines used for seizures such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital
- certain medicines for the treatment of HIV infection or AIDS
- certain medicines to control the heart rhythm (e.g., amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, ibutilide, quinidine, procainamide, propafenone, sotalol)
- chloroquine
- cisapride
- diltiazem
- grapefruit juice
- medicines for fungal infections (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
- methadone
- nicardipine
- pentamidine
- pimozide
- rifabutin, rifampin, or rifapentine
- some medicines for treating depression or mood problems (amoxapine, maprotiline, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone, pimozide, phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants)
- verapamil
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking this medicine?
If you notice any changes in your vision while taking this drug, notify your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible. Stop using vardenafil right away if you have a loss of sight in one or both eyes. Contact your healthcare provider immediately. Contact your physician immediately if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This may be a sign of priapism and must be treated immediately to prevent permanent damage. If you experience symptoms of nausea, dizziness, chest pain or arm pain upon initiation of sexual activity after vardenafil use, you should refrain from further activity and should discuss the episode with your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible. Do not change the dose of your medication. Please call your prescriber or health care professional to determine if your dose needs to be reevaluated. Using vardenafil does not protect you or your partner against HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible.
- back pain
- changes in hearing such as loss of hearing or ringing in ears
- changes in vision such as loss of vision, blurred vision, eyes being more sensitive to light, or trouble telling the difference between blue and green objects or objects having a blue color tinge to them
- chest pain or palpitations
- difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- dizziness
- eyelid swelling
- muscle aches
- prolonged erection (lasting longer than 4 hours)
- skin rash, itching
- seizures
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- flushing
- headache
- indigestion
- nausea
- stuffy nose
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
