Description
Vega extra oral jelly (Sildenafil) 100 mg
Vega extra oral jelly 100 mg is a sildenafil-containing oral jelly product. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction. The trade name should be treated as identification only; the active ingredient and clinical profile are based on verified sildenafil prescribing information and peer-reviewed evidence.
Active Ingredient and Medicine Class
The verified active ingredient is sildenafil, a selective PDE5 inhibitor. It belongs to the class of medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction by enhancing the natural nitric oxide–cGMP pathway in penile tissue.
Established Medical Uses
Sildenafil is established for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men. Regulatory prescribing information describes it as an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, and clinical reviews report benefit across multiple causes of erectile dysfunction. No other verified indication is supported for this product description.
How It Works
Sildenafil inhibits PDE5, the enzyme that breaks down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). By preserving cGMP, it helps relax smooth muscle in the corpus cavernosum and supports erections in response to sexual stimulation.
Important Safety Information
Sildenafil is contraindicated with nitrates and with guanylate cyclase stimulators such as riociguat because of the risk of marked blood pressure lowering. It should be used cautiously in people with cardiovascular disease for whom sexual activity may be inadvisable, and in those with recent serious heart events, very low blood pressure, uncontrolled hypertension, or unstable angina. Important interactions include strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, alpha-blockers, ritonavir, and some other medicines that can increase sildenafil exposure or hypotensive effects.
Possible Side Effects
Common adverse effects include headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea, back pain, myalgia, rash, and abnormal vision. Serious but less common risks include prolonged erection or priapism, sudden vision loss, and sudden hearing loss.
Scientific Evidence
PubMed-indexed reviews and systematic reviews consistently report that sildenafil improves erectile function and is more effective than placebo for many men with erectile dysfunction. Published evidence also shows that the main harms are usually transient and dose-related, with the safety profile shaped by cardiovascular status and drug interactions.
Medical Information Notice
This educational summary is based on sources available at the time of review and does not replace the official patient leaflet or assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
Medical Sources
- FDA / DailyMed: Sildenafil tablets, full prescribing information
- Langtry HD et al.: “Sildenafil: a review of its use in erectile dysfunction.” Drugs, 1999. PubMed article
