Vikalis VX 20mg are a popular and successful treatment for erectile dysfunction. Containing the same active ingredients at Cialis, patients can benefit from an effective treatment time of at least 36 hours. This allows couples to engage in intercourse at a natural time.
This longer effective treatment time has gained the drug the nickname, 'Le Weekender' in France.
The medical name for Vikalis VX is Tadalafil and it belongs to the PDE-5 family of vasodilators. These drugs work by dilating the blood vessels in the body; particularly around the genital area. This in turn, allows stronger blood flow to enable an erection to take place. Vikalis VX is not an aphrodisiac and stimulation will be required to develop an erection.
Due to the lower overall dose of 20mg, many patients report lower side effects.
How to take this medicine
To get the best from your treatment, please read the following carefully.
The safe indicated dose of Vikalis VX within a 24 hour period is 20mg
This medicine will become effective 1 hour after taking it and effects may be noticeable after 45mins
Effective treatment time is 36 - 72 hours
Always take this medicine with a large glass of water
Avoid large or fatty meals close to when you intend to take the medicine
Alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Side Effects
From time to time patients taking Vikalis VX experience the following side effects.
Common Side Effects
Facial redness or flushing
Headache
Blocked nose
Dryness in eyes
Mild Nausea
These common side effects are connected to dehydration and usually diminish by increasing water intake.
Less Common Side Effects
Slight blurred vision
Slight blueness in vision
Light sensitivity
The above side effects are not dangerous and normally diminish as your body becomes accustomed to the treatment. Patients presenting with the above side effects generally do not need to stop taking Vikalis VX.
Serious Side Effects (Uncommon)
Erection longer than 4 hours (Priapism)
Severe decrease or loss of vision
Severe decrease or loss of hearing
Although serious side effects are rare, if you experience any the above serious side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek emergency medical care immediately.
Warning
Vikalis VX is not suitable for everyone.
Patients under treatment for the following conditions; or any ongoing managed condition, should consult their GP prior to taking Vikalis VX (Erectalis / Kamagra Plus)
Heart Related & Cardiovascular diseases including aortic stenosis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis and general ventricular outflow obstruction.
Stroke, myocardial infaction (heart attack) or serious arrhythmia.
Cardiac failure or coronary artery disease causing unstable angina.
Blood Pressure related diseases including Hypertension & Hypotension and patients with severley impaired autonomic control of blood pressure.
Resting hypotension (low blood pressure) of (BP <90/50)
Resting hypertension (high blood pressure) of (BP >170/110)
Retinitis pigmentosa (genetic disease of the retina)
Sickle cell or other related anaemias
HIV (specifically on treatment with protease inhibitors)
Organ donor recipients
Contraindications
Patients taking the following medicine types should NOT take Vikalis VX.
Nitroglycerin medicines
Nitroprusside medicines
Amyl Nitrate (Recreationally known as poppers)
Organ Donor Recipient medicines
Azole antifungal medicines taken orally (topical creams for treatment of candida/ thrush are safe)
For a full list of drug interactions, contraindications and precautions please download the PDF Medicine Safety Sheet.
Vikalis VX (Tadalafil 20mg) is a popular and successful treatment for erectile dysfunction. Containing the same active ingredients as Cialis, patients can benefit from an effective treatment time of at least 36 hours. This allows couples to engage in intercourse at a natural time. This longer effective treatment time has gained the drug the nickname, 'Le Weekender' in France.
The medical name for Vikalis VX is Tadalafil and it belongs to the PDE-5 family of vasodilators. These drugs work by dilating the blood vessels in the body; particularly around the genital area. This in turn, allows stronger blood flow to enable an erection to take place.
Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) is not an aphrodisiac and stimulation will be required to develop an erection.
To get the best from your treament, please read the following carefully.
The safe indicated dose of Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) within a 24 hour period is 20mg (1 tablet). This medicine will become effective within 20 minutes. Effective treatment time is 36 - 72 hours. Always take this medicine with a large glass of water.
You should only take a Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) when you plan to have sex — it is not intended as a regular medication.
Avoid large or fatty meals close to when you intend to take the medicine. Alcohol will reduce the effectiveness of this Vikalis VX (Tadalafil).
Along with its needed effects, Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Commonly reported side effects of Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) include: headache, flushing and nausea. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
These common side effects are connected to dehydration and usually diminish by increasing water intake.
The following side effects of Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects are not dangerous and may normally diminish as your body adjusts to the medicine. Patients presenting with these side effects generally do not need to stop taking Vikalis VX (Tadalafil).
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Although serious side effects are rare, if you experience any the following serious side effects, stop taking Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) and seek emergency medical care immediately.
Vikalis VX (Tadalafil) is not suitable for everyone. Patients under treatment for the following conditions; or any ongoing managed condition, should consult their doctor prior to taking Vikalis VX (Tadalafil):
Patients taking the following medicine types should NOT take Vikalis VX (Tadalafil):
Vikalis VX contains Tadalafil which acts on the erectile tissue of the penis to increase the blood flow to cause an erection. During sexual stimulation, nitric oxide is released in the erectile tissue of the penis which activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase.
