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Vitaros Cream (Alprostadil)
Vitaros Cream (Alprostadil) Product information
£68.49 (£68.49 per boxes)
| 3mg | |
|---|---|
| 1 boxes | £68.49 |
| 2 boxes | £120.99 |
| 3 boxes | £178.49 |
Product Information for Vitaros Cream (Alprostadil)
Buy Vitaros Cream Online in the UK
Vitaros cream erection cream is available online with a valid prescription from Oxford Online Pharmacy. You can either send us your prescription or simply complete an online consultation with the doctor and treatment will be delivered via tracked courier to your door.
Vitaros (alprostadil 3mg/g) cream is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, there are 4 doses in each pack. The easy-to-apply erection cream is an alternative treatment to tablets and works by relaxing your blood vessels so more blood flows to the penis, in turn, making it harder. After application, Vitaros could start to work between 5 and 30 minutes, this is quicker than the tablet alternative. The desired effects normally last for up to 1 - 2 hours.
What is Vitaros cream?
Vitaros erection cream is an alternative to taking tablets for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. It contains the active ingredient Alprostadil, it works by relaxing your blood vessels so more blood flows to your penis making it harder. This topical cream comes with a syringe dropper so the cream can be easily applied to the tip of the penis.
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How to use Vitaros Cream (Alprostadil)
Vitaros cream for erectile dysfunction should be applied to the tip of the penis. The erection will start to form in 5 to 30 minutes after application, and the impact will continue for up to 1 to 2 hours. Two to three doses can be taken throughout the week, but only one can be taken within 24 hours.
To find full and in depth instructions on how to use Vitaros cream, consult your Patient Information Leaflet for complete guidance and direction.
- Vitaros is available as 300 mcg alprostadil in 100 mg of cream.
- Vitaros should be used as needed to achieve an erection. Each Vitaros container is for single use only and should be properly discarded after use.Â
- Vitaros will be posted in an insulated bag with a chiller pack. As soon as you receive your delivery please place into your fridge at home. Vitaros should not be frozen.
- You can keep unopened sachets out of the refrigerator at a temperature of 25°C or below for up to 3 days prior to use. At the end of this period, the product should be discarded if not used.
Side effects of Vitaros Cream (Alprostadil)
Side Effects of Alprostadil
With any medication you take, there is always a risk of side effects. Some are more common than others, and often side effects may subside with the regular usage of the medicine. If the adverse effects do not subside, you should report them to us, or your GP.
Common side effects you might experience:Â
- mild to moderate local aching, burning or pain and redness of the penis
- Â rashÂ
- genital pruritus
- penile oedema Â
- inflammation of the glans penis (balanitis)
- penile tingling, throbbing, numbness, burning
Side effects your sexual partner might experience: Â
- mild vaginal burning or itching, vaginitis. This effect may be due to the drug or to the act of vaginal penetration. Using a water-based lubricant can help to make vaginal penetration easier
If you get a long-lasting erection of more than 4 hours, contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may reduce your dose of Vitaros or discontinue your treatment.
For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.
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The benefits of Vitaros cream often continue for an hour or two after application, during which time you should be able to engage in regular, fulfilling sexual activity.
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There isn’t currently any cream or ointment like Vitaros which has been approved by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. However, there are other forms of ED treatment sold at Oxford Online Pharmacy, such as tablets, injections and pellets.
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A single container contains 300 micrograms of alprostadil in 100 mg of cream (3mg/g). Vitaros is available in unit cartons with four 4 single-dose containers.
The other ingredients are purified water; ethanol, anhydrous; ethyl laurate; hydroxypropyl guar gum; dodecyl-2-N, N-dimethylaminopropionate hydrochloride; potassium dihydrogen phosphate; sodium hydroxide, for pH adjustment; phosphoric acid, for pH adjustment.
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Due to an underlying medical condition, some men qualify for a free NHS prescription for Vitaros, see eligibility criteria below:
If you suffer from one of the following chronic ailments, you might qualify:
Dialysis treatment for renal failure; diabetes; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson's disease; poliomyelitis; prostate cancer; severe pelvic injury; single gene neurological illness; spina bifida; spinal cord injury;
Or underwent the subsequent procedures:
Prostatectomy, radical pelvic surgery, and transplantation for renal failure
If none of the above applies to you. In that case, you can get in touch with one of our healthcare professionals at Oxford Online Pharmacy today to see your eligibility for a free-of-charge private prescription.
Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
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Authored on August 8, 2022
Robert Bradshaw (Pharmacist) - MRPharms BSc(Hons) Pharmacy
Superintendent Pharmacist
GPhC Number: 2036118
Reviewed on March 27, 2024