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Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip


Product introduction

Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip has two main uses. The most common is to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. It is also used in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip is used in the treatment of mild to moderate inability to get erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction)

Uses of Tfl Disintegrating Strip

Benefits of Tfl Disintegrating Strip

In Treatment of Erectile dysfunction

Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip 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).

Side effects of Tfl Disintegrating Strip

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 Tfl

  • Headache
  • Muscle pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Back pain
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Tfl Disintegrating Strip

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the strips/film with wet hands. Keep it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tfl Disintegrating Strip works

Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works in erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip 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.
  • It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can reduce your ability to get an erection and can make dizziness worse.
  • Seek medical attention if the erection persists for more than 4 hours after sexual intercourse.
  • Do not use Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain), 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
Carboline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors

Patient concerns

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Early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3. tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects
Erectile dysfunction premature ejaculation Medication for Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
Dr. Shyam Gupta
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, Ali a cohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.
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FAQs

Can the use of Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip affect fertility?

No, using Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip does not affect fertility. It works by relaxing the muscles of penile blood vessels and has no effect on fertility.

Do I need to avoid alcohol while taking Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip?

Alcohol in small amounts may not cause any discomfort to you. However, drinking too much alcohol (5 units or greater) can increase your chances of getting a headache or feeling dizzy, increased heart rate or low blood pressure.

What are the symptoms that should prompt me to discontinue Tfl 5mg Orally Disintegrating Strip?

You should immediately consult your doctor if you experience sudden vision loss in one or both eyes, sudden decrease in hearing or hearing loss, ringing in ears and dizziness. Also, contact your doctor if you experience prolonged erections greater than 4 hours and painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration.

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Address: 12-6-214/A1, Hyderabad Road, Raichur – 584 135, Karnataka, India.
Country of origin: India

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