Liberize Sildenafil 50mg Film-Coated Tablets

Liberize 50mg Film-Coated Tablets contain sildenafil 50mg for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men, that is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Supplied by Ways Pharmacy (UK) only after a pharmacist-led consultation confirms the medicine is suitable for you.

This is a pharmacy (P) medicine sold under the supervision of our GPhC-registered pharmacist. You may be asked a few short questions before your order is supplied.

Key facts

Who it is for

• Adult men aged 18 and over who have erectile dysfunction and have been assessed as suitable by our pharmacist.
• Men who want a pharmacist to review their symptoms, medical history and other medicines before treatment is supplied.

Not suitable for: Women, anyone under 18, and men who do not have erectile dysfunction. Do not take it if you are allergic to sildenafil or any of the other ingredients; if you take nitrates or nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite in any form; if you take riociguat or another guanylate cyclase stimulator; if you take ritonavir; if you have severe heart or liver problems, low blood pressure below 90/50 mmHg, or have had a heart attack in the last 6 months, a stroke or unstable angina; if a doctor has advised you to avoid sexual activity; if you have a hereditary degenerative retinal disorder such as retinitis pigmentosa, or have lost vision in one eye through non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION); or if you have an anatomical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's disease, angulation or cavernosal fibrosis. Tell the pharmacist before you buy it if you have a bleeding disorder or an active peptic ulcer, or take alpha-blockers or other medicines for blood pressure.

How to use

1. Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
2. Swallow one tablet whole with water about one hour before sexual activity.
3. Sexual stimulation is needed for the tablet to work.
4. A heavy meal can delay how quickly it takes effect.
5. Do not take more than one tablet in any 24 hours.
6. Speak to your doctor if it does not help, and get urgent medical help if an erection lasts more than 4 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Safety and storage

• Never take this medicine with nitrates, nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite, riociguat or ritonavir.
• Stop and seek medical help straight away if you get a sudden loss of vision or hearing, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours.
• Grapefruit juice can raise the level of sildenafil in your blood. Avoid large amounts of alcohol before sexual activity.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

This is a medicine. Always read the label and the Patient Information Leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.