Target Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
Target Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis. This helps men to get or maintain an erection. It belongs to a group of medicines known as phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors.
Target Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate inability to get erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction)
Target Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of mild to moderate inability to get erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction)
Uses of Target Plus Tablet
Benefits of Target Plus Tablet
In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction
Target Plus Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.
Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).
Do not take this medicine if you also take medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).
Side effects of Target Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Target Plus
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Indigestion
- Muscle pain
- Upset stomach
- Rash
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Dizziness
- Nausea
How to use Target Plus Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Target Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Target Plus Tablet works
Target Plus Tablet is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, thereby increasing blood flow into the penis on sexual stimulation. This helps you achieve and maintain a hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Target Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Target Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Target Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Target Plus Tablet is not indicated in women.
Use of Target Plus Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
UNSAFE
Target Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Target Plus Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Target Plus Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. A lowering of dose may be considered if it is not well-tolerated.
Liver
CAUTION
Target Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Target Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Target Plus Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Target Plus Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Target Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Target Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Target Plus Tablet for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
- It is best to take it an hour before sexual intercourse. But, you can take it anytime between 30 minutes and 4 hours before sexual activity.
- Do not take it more than once a day.
- Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
- Do not use Target Plus Tablet if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain).
- Do not take it if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Target Plus Tablet
Once A Day
90%
Twice A Day
8%
Alternate Day
2%
What are you using Target Plus Tablet for?
Others
67%
Erectile dysf*
33%
*Erectile dysfunction
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
FAQs
How long does it take for Target Plus Tablet to work?
The amount of time Target Plus Tablet takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between half an hour and one hour. However, Target Plus Tablet may take longer to start working if you take it with a heavy meal. Its effect may last for about 3-4 hours.
Can I get Target Plus Tablet without a prescription?
No, you need a doctor's prescription to get Target Plus Tablet since it is a prescription medicine. Your doctor will prescribe it only if they judge that it would be beneficial for you.
Can I take Target Plus Tablet as often as I want?
No, do not take Target Plus Tablet for more than once a day. If you take more Target Plus Tablet than the recommended dose then you may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. These side effects include flushing, headache, muscle pain, stomach upset, allergic reactions and vision changes such as blurred vision. Contact your doctor if Target Plus Tablet does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.
When should I take Target Plus Tablet?
Take Target Plus Tablet about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Inform your doctor if you feel the effect of Target Plus Tablet is too strong or too weak.
Can I take Target Plus Tablet for premature ejaculation?
No, Target Plus Tablet is not known to have any beneficial effects in treating premature ejaculation. It is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Why is the use of Target Plus Tablet contraindicated with nitrates?
Use of Target Plus Tablet is harmful for patients taking nitrates or blood pressure-lowering medicines as their combined use can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which can also result in death. However, if these medicines are to be taken together then it is advised to keep a time gap of 24 hours between the intake of Penegra and blood pressure-lowering medicines.
Why does Target Plus Tablet cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension)?
Target Plus Tablet has the property of relaxing the smooth muscle of the blood vessels and widening them which can cause a fall in blood pressure (hypotension). So, when used with blood pressure lowering medicines or nitrates, it can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, which could be fatal. Target Plus Tablet should not be taken if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or you have a history of heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months.
Can I take Target Plus Tablet in my twenties?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Target Plus Tablet can be taken in your twenties.
Does Target Plus Tablet increase blood pressure?
No, Target Plus Tablet is not associated with an increase in blood pressure. However, it can cause a decrease in blood pressure especially if taken with other blood pressure-lowering medications. Please consult your doctor before taking Target Plus Tablet with any other medicine.
Is Target Plus Tablet safe to use in patients with diabetes?
Yes, if prescribed by your doctor then Target Plus Tablet is safe to use in patients with diabetes.
Does Target Plus Tablet affect fertility?
No, Target Plus Tablet does not affect fertility, neither negatively nor positively.
Does Target Plus Tablet affect sperm?
Target Plus Tablet does not affect sperm count or its health. It is a medicine that is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Can I drink alcohol while on Target Plus Tablet?
Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Target Plus Tablet, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Target Plus Tablet.
Can I take Target Plus Tablet as often as I want?
No, do not take Target Plus Tablet for more than once a day. If you take more Target Plus Tablet than the recommended dose then you may experience an increase in side effects and their severity. These side effects include flushing, headache, muscle pain, stomach upset, allergic reactions and vision changes such as blurred vision. Contact your doctor if Target Plus Tablet does not help you to get an erection, or if your erection does not last long enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.
When should I take Target Plus Tablet?
Take Target Plus Tablet about 1 hour before you plan to have sex. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Inform your doctor if you feel the effect of Target Plus Tablet is too strong or too weak.
Can I drink alcohol while on Target Plus Tablet?
Drinking alcohol can temporarily impair your ability to get an erection. To get the maximum benefit from Target Plus Tablet, it is advised to not drink excessive amounts of alcohol before taking Target Plus Tablet.
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Country of origin: India
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