Suhagra 25 mg: Complete Guide to Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Precautions

🔹 What is Suhagra 25 Used For?

✅ Primary Indication:

• Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Helps men achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.

⚠️ Off-Label/Other Uses (less common):

• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH): In lower or specially formulated doses
• Altitude Sickness (experimental/off-label)

🔹 How Suhagra 25 Works (Mechanism of Action)

• Sildenafil Citrate, the active ingredient, works by inhibiting the enzyme PDE5, which breaks down cGMP.
• Inhibition of PDE5 allows cGMP to accumulate, relaxing smooth muscles and dilating blood vessels in the penis, which improves blood flow.
• This leads to an erection, but only in response to sexual stimulation.

❗ Suhagra does not cause an erection on its own; sexual arousal is necessary.

🔹 Dosage and Administration

Feature	Details
Typical Starting Dose	25 mg (especially in older adults, or those with liver/kidney conditions)
When to Take	30–60 minutes before planned sexual activity
Duration of Action	4 to 6 hours
Maximum Frequency	Once per 24 hours
With Food?	Can be taken with or without food, but high-fat meals may delay onset

🔹 Who Should Use the 25 mg Dose?

Suhagra 25 mg is usually prescribed for:

• Men with mild to moderate ED
• First-time users starting at a low dose
• Older adults or those with medical conditions (liver, kidney, or cardiovascular diseases)
• Men who experience side effects at higher doses (50 mg or 100 mg)

🔹 Side Effects

✅ Common (mild) Side Effects:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Nasal congestion
• Upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision or sensitivity to light

⚠️ Serious (rare) Side Effects:

• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Sudden loss of vision or hearing
• Priapism (painful erection lasting >4 hours)
• Breathing difficulty

Seek immediate medical help for any serious side effects.

🔹 Contraindications and Warnings

❌ Do Not Use If You Have:

• Severe heart or liver disease
• Recent heart attack or stroke
• Low blood pressure (<90/50 mmHg)
• Are taking nitrates or nitric oxide donors (used for angina)
• Severe retinal disorders

⚠️ Use With Caution If:

• You have kidney or liver impairment
• You’re taking medications for high blood pressure or prostate problems
• You consume large amounts of alcohol
• You are on certain medications (see next section)

🔹 Drug Interactions

Suhagra 25 can interact with several substances:

Type of Drug/Class	Examples	Effect
Nitrates	Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide	Dangerous drop in BP
Alpha-blockers	Tamsulosin, Doxazosin	Hypotension
CYP3A4 Inhibitors	Erythromycin, Ketoconazole	Increased Sildenafil level
Protease inhibitors	Ritonavir, Saquinavir	Increased risk of side effects
Other ED drugs	Tadalafil, Vardenafil	Overdose risk

Always inform your doctor of all medications and supplements you’re taking.

🔹 Storage and Handling

• Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (below 30°C or 86°F)
• Keep away from light, heat, and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

🔹 Availability and Price

• Manufactured by Cipla, a trusted Indian pharmaceutical company
• Available as prescription medication in most countries (sometimes over-the-counter in others)
• Typically more affordable than Viagra, making it a popular generic alternative