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

🔹 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:

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