Label: SILDENAFIL- sildenafil tablet, film coated

Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1, 7.1, 12.2)• Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of tablet (4.2)• Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat (4.3)WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS• Patients should not use sildenafil tablets if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status (5.1)• Patients should seek emergency treatment if an erection lasts >4 hours. Use sildenafil tablets with caution in patients predisposed to priapism (5.2)• Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek medical care if a sudden loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution, and only when the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks, in patients with a history of NAION. Patients with a ”crowded” optic disc may also be at an increased risk of NAION. (5.3)• Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing (5.4)• Caution is advised when sildenafil tablets are co-administered with alpha-blockers or anti-hypertensives.

• Sildenafil tablets are available in various generic versions.
• White sildenafil tablets are often easier to swallow due to their shape.
• The cost of sildenafil varies depending on the brand and dosage.
• Using sildenafil responsibly can improve quality of life for users.
• Not all erectile issues require medication; consult a doctor for underlying causes.
• Sildenafil is not suitable for women or children.
• The drug works by blocking PDE5, enhancing natural erections.
• Physical activity after taking sildenafil can enhance its effectiveness.
• Sildenafil is sometimes used off-label for pulmonary hypertension.
• Proper hydration may help reduce side effects like headaches.
• Patients should report any persistent or severe side effects to a healthcare professional.

Concomitant use may lead to hypotension (5.5)• Decreased blood pressure, syncope, and prolonged erection may occur at higher sildenafil exposures.

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Table of Contents FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION2.1 Dosage Information2.2 Use with Food2.3 Dosage Adjustments in Specific Situations2.4 Dosage Adjustments Due to Drug Interactions2.5 Dosage Adjustments in Special Populations3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS4 CONTRAINDICATIONS4.1 Nitrates4.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions4.3 Concomitant Guanylate Cyclase (GC) Stimulators5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS5.1 Cardiovascular5.2 Prolonged Erection and Priapism5.3 Effects on the Eye5.4 Hearing Loss5.5 Hypotension when Co-administered with Alpha-blockers or Anti-hypertensives5.6 Adverse Reactions with the Concomitant Use of Ritonavir5.7 Combination with other PDE5 Inhibitors or Other Erectile Dysfunction Therapies5.8 Effects on Bleeding5.9 Counseling Patients About Sexually Transmitted Diseases6 ADVERSE REACTIONS6.1 Clinical Trials Experience6.2 Postmarketing Experience7 DRUG INTERACTIONS7.1 Nitrates7.2 Alpha-blockers7.3 Amlodipine7.4 Ritonavir and other CYP3A4 inhibitors7.5 Alcohol8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS8.1 Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects8.2 Lactation8.4 Pediatric Use8.5 Geriatric Use8.6 Renal Impairment8.7 Hepatic Impairment10 OVERDOSAGE11 DESCRIPTION12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY12.1 Mechanism of Action12.2 Pharmacodynamics12.3 Pharmacokinetics13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility14 CLINICAL STUDIES16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed. Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Dosage InformationFor most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sildenafil 5mg for sale sexual activity. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day.Based on effectiveness and toleration, the dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 100 mg or decreased to 25 mg.2.3 Dosage Adjustments in Specific SituationsSildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated[ see Contraindications (4.1), Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .When sildenafil tablets are co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating sildenafil tablets treatment and sildenafil tablets should be initiated at 25 mg [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Drug Interactions (7.2),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].2.4 Dosage Adjustments Due to Drug InteractionsRitonavirThe recommended dose for ritonavir-treated patients is 25 mg prior to sexual activity and the recommended maximum dose is 25 mg within a 48 hour period because concomitant administration increased the blood levels of sildenafil by 11-fold [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Drug Interactions (7.4),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].CYP3A4 InhibitorsConsider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients treated with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, or saquinavir) or erythromycin.

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Clinical data have shown that co-administration with saquinavir or erythromycin increased plasma levels of sildenafil by about 3 fold [see Drug Interactions (7.4)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].2.5 Dosage Adjustments in Special PopulationsConsider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients > 65 years, patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), and patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) because administration of sildenafil tablets in these patients resulted in higher plasma levels of sildenafil [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated [ see Contraindications (4.1), Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . When sildenafil tablets are co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating sildenafil tablets treatment and sildenafil tablets should be initiated at 25 mg [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Drug Interactions (7.2),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. In patients taking strong CYP inhibitors, such as ritonavir, sildenafil exposure is increased.

Decrease in sildenafil tablets dosage is recommended (2.4, 5.6)ADVERSE REACTIONSMost common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash (6.1)To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or INTERACTIONS• Sildenafil tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.2)• With concomitant use of alpha blockers, initiate sildenafil tablets at 25 mg dose (2.3)• CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin): Increase sildenafil tablets exposure (2.4, 7.4, 12.3)• Ritonavir: Do not exceed a maximum single dose of 25 mg in a 48 hour period ( 2.4, 5.6)• Erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, saquinavir): Consider a starting dose of 25 mg (2.4, 7.4)USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONSSee 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.Revised: 12/2025 Sildenafil tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) (1) • For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity (2.1) Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (3) • Administration of sildenafil tablets to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1, 7.1, 12.2) • Patients should not use sildenafil tablets if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status (5.1) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash (6.1) • Sildenafil tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.2) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling. Table of Contents FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION2.1 Dosage Information2.2 Use with Food2.3 Dosage Adjustments in Specific Situations2.4 Dosage Adjustments Due to Drug Interactions2.5 Dosage Adjustments in Special Populations3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS4 CONTRAINDICATIONS4.1 Nitrates4.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions4.3 Concomitant Guanylate Cyclase (GC) Stimulators5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS5.1 Cardiovascular5.2 Prolonged Erection and Priapism5.3 Effects on the Eye5.4 Hearing Loss5.5 Hypotension when Co-administered with Alpha-blockers or Anti-hypertensives5.6 Adverse Reactions with the Concomitant Use of Ritonavir5.7 Combination with other PDE5 Inhibitors or Other Erectile Dysfunction Therapies5.8 Effects on Bleeding5.9 Counseling Patients About Sexually Transmitted Diseases6 ADVERSE REACTIONS6.1 Clinical Trials Experience6.2 Postmarketing Experience7 DRUG INTERACTIONS7.1 Nitrates7.2 Alpha-blockers7.3 Amlodipine7.4 Ritonavir and other CYP3A4 inhibitors7.5 Alcohol8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS8.1 Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects8.2 Lactation8.4 Pediatric Use8.5 Geriatric Use8.6 Renal Impairment8.7 Hepatic Impairment10 OVERDOSAGE11 DESCRIPTION12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY12.1 Mechanism of Action12.2 Pharmacodynamics12.3 Pharmacokinetics13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility14 CLINICAL STUDIES16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed. Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed. 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Dosage InformationFor most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity.

• Some sildenafil tablets are coated to improve taste and ease swallowing.
• Sildenafil should not be used if allergic to citrate compounds.
• Cost savings on generic sildenafil make it accessible to more users.
• The medication requires no special diet, but avoid fatty foods close to ingestion.
• Sildenafil may cause a modest drop in blood pressure temporarily.
• Do not share prescribed sildenafil with others; it is tailored to individual health.
• Inform your doctor of all medications and health conditions before use.
• Sildenafil may have different effects based on age and health status.
• The medication has been available in various formulations for convenience.
• The effectiveness may vary, and some users might need dose adjustments.
• Always keep sildenafil tablets out of reach of children and pets.

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Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients > 65 years, patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), and patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) because administration of sildenafil tablets in these patients resulted in higher plasma levels of sildenafil [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Sildenafil Tablets USP, 25 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '35' on the other side.Sildenafil Tablets USP, 50 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '36' on the other side.Sildenafil Tablets USP, 100 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '58' on the other side. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 25 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '35' on the other side. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS 4.1 NitratesConsistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1, 12.2)] , sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, and its administration to patients who are using nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form either regularly and/or intermittently is therefore contraindicated.After patients have taken sildenafil tablets, it is unknown when nitrates, if necessary, can be safely administered. Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3),Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].4.2 Hypersensitivity ReactionsSildenafil tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sildenafil, as contained in sildenafil tablets and REVATIO, or any component of the tablet.

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The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day.Based on effectiveness and toleration, the dose may be increased to a maximum recommended dose of 100 mg or decreased to 25 mg.2.3 Dosage Adjustments in Specific SituationsSildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated[ see Contraindications (4.1), Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .When sildenafil tablets are co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating sildenafil tablets treatment and sildenafil tablets should be initiated at 25 mg [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Drug Interactions (7.2),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].2.4 Dosage Adjustments Due to Drug InteractionsRitonavirThe recommended dose for ritonavir-treated patients is 25 mg prior to sexual activity and the recommended maximum dose is 25 mg within a 48 hour period because concomitant administration increased the blood levels of sildenafil by 11-fold [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Drug Interactions (7.4),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].CYP3A4 InhibitorsConsider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients treated with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, or saquinavir) or erythromycin. Clinical data have shown that co-administration with saquinavir or erythromycin increased plasma levels of sildenafil by about 3 fold [see Drug Interactions (7.4)and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].2.5 Dosage Adjustments in Special PopulationsConsider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients > 65 years, patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), and patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) because administration of sildenafil tablets in these patients resulted in higher plasma levels of sildenafil [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)].

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For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity.

The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates and its administration in patients who use nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form is therefore contraindicated [ see Contraindications (4.1), Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] .

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When sildenafil tablets are co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating sildenafil tablets treatment and sildenafil tablets should be initiated at 25 mg [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Drug Interactions (7.2),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. Consider a starting dose of 25 mg in patients > 65 years, patients with hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), and patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) because administration of sildenafil tablets in these patients resulted in higher plasma levels of sildenafil [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.5, 8.6, 8.7)and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)]. 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Sildenafil Tablets USP, 25 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '35' on the other side.Sildenafil Tablets USP, 50 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '36' on the other side.Sildenafil Tablets USP, 100 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '58' on the other side. Sildenafil Tablets USP, 25 mg are white colored, round-shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with 'I' on one side and '35' on the other side. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS 4.1 NitratesConsistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1, 12.2)] , sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, and its administration to patients who are using nitric oxide donors such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form either regularly and/or intermittently is therefore contraindicated.After patients have taken sildenafil tablets, it is unknown when nitrates, if necessary, can be safely administered.

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Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3),Drug Interactions (7.1),and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].4.2 Hypersensitivity ReactionsSildenafil tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to sildenafil, as contained in sildenafil tablets and REVATIO, or any component of the tablet.

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Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1, 7.1, 12.2)• Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of tablet (4.2)• Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat (4.3)WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS• Patients should not use sildenafil tablets if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status (5.1)• Patients should seek emergency treatment if an erection lasts >4 hours. Use sildenafil tablets with caution in patients predisposed to priapism (5.2)• Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek medical care if a sudden loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Sildenafil tablets should be used with caution, and only when the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks, in patients with a history of NAION. Patients with a ”crowded” optic disc may also be at an increased risk of NAION. (5.3)• Patients should stop sildenafil tablets and seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing (5.4)• Caution is advised when sildenafil tablets are co-administered with alpha-blockers or anti-hypertensives.

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Concomitant use may lead to hypotension (5.5)• Decreased blood pressure, syncope, and prolonged erection may occur at higher sildenafil exposures. In patients taking strong CYP inhibitors, such as ritonavir, sildenafil exposure is increased. Decrease in sildenafil tablets dosage is recommended (2.4, 5.6)ADVERSE REACTIONSMost common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash (6.1)To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or INTERACTIONS• Sildenafil tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.2)• With concomitant use of alpha blockers, initiate sildenafil tablets at 25 mg dose (2.3)• CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin): Increase sildenafil tablets exposure (2.4, 7.4, 12.3)• Ritonavir: Do not exceed a maximum single dose of 25 mg in a 48 hour period ( 2.4, 5.6)• Erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, saquinavir): Consider a starting dose of 25 mg (2.4, 7.4)USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONSSee 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.Revised: 12/2025 Sildenafil tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) (1) • For most patients, the recommended dose is 50 mg taken, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. However, sildenafil tablets may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity (2.1) Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (3) • Administration of sildenafil tablets to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. Sildenafil tablets were shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ( 4.1, 7.1, 12.2) • Patients should not use sildenafil tablets if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status (5.1) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 2%) include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, abnormal vision, nasal congestion, back pain, myalgia, nausea, dizziness and rash (6.1) • Sildenafil tablets can potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates, alpha blockers, and anti-hypertensives ( 4.1, 5.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 12.2) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.