Generic erectile dysfunction medicines explained
Most erectile dysfunction treatments bought online are generic versions. They use the same active substance and strength as Viagra, Cialis or Levitra, yet another firm makes and names them. The tablet may differ in colour, shape and inactive content such as fillers, coatings or flavourings; packaging can also vary. India produces many of the generics sold around the world, and each producer markets them under its own brand. As a result, a single ingredient can appear on the market under multiple names.
Forms available
| Form | What it is | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Film-coated tablet | Taken whole with a drink | Cenforce, Viagra, Cialis |
| Oral jelly | Gel in a sachet for a single dose | Apcalis SX, Levitra Oral Jelly, Kamagra Oral Jelly |
| Chewable tablet | Chewed rather than taken whole | Cialis Soft, Kamagra Chewable |
| Effervescent tablet | Dissolved in water and then drunk | Kamagra Effervescent |
| Oral film | Thin strip that melts on the tongue; no liquid needed | Tastylia, Vitria, Hiforce ODS |
| Sublingual tablet | Left beneath the tongue to dissolve | Cenforce Professional |
| Soft capsule | Gel capsule, often labelled super active | Cialis Super Active, Fildena Super Active |
These formats help people who have trouble swallowing tablets or who prefer a discreet item to carry. The active ingredient and its strength determine the effect, so those two details deserve attention first.
Warnings tied to the ingredient
Effect, duration and the warnings that matter all depend on the active ingredient, not on the brand printed on the box. The safety warnings attached to a generic match those of the originator, including an absolute ban on combining with nitrates. ED medicines compared explains the differences between the four ingredients.
Brand names and makers
Sildenafil, the ingredient in Viagra, reaches buyers as Kamagra from Ajanta Pharma and Cenforce from Centurion Laboratories. Centurion Laboratories also produces Vidalista for tadalafil (the ingredient in Cialis) and Vilitra for vardenafil (the ingredient in Levitra). Avana from Sunrise Remedies contains avanafil, the ingredient in Stendra.
Combination products
Some generics pair an ED medicine with dapoxetine, which acts briefly against premature ejaculation. Cenforce D and Tadapox are examples. Tadasiva takes another approach, putting sildenafil and tadalafil in one tablet. Neither the FDA nor the EMA has approved such fixed combinations. Premature ejaculation treatment lists the dapoxetine choices.
What arrives in the pack
Orders carry the familiar name people search for. Inside is a branded generic, or else a generic whose active ingredient and strength match the order. Brand and maker vary with stock, and originator brand packs are not supplied. Partner pharmacies based in India dispatch to Malaysia, using packaging that keeps the contents discreet. Express Tracked Courier arrives in up to 1 week; Standard Airmail in up to 3 weeks.