Novosil
Novosil is an ED medication containing sildenafil. Common side effects of Novosil include headaches, nausea, flushes, stuffy nose, dizziness. It comes as strips and available in single strength 50mg. Novosil strips require 30–60 minutes to take effect, regardless of the dose you are taking. The effects of Novosil last up to 4 hours. Novosil used to treat erectile dysfunction and works by increasing blood flow to the penis, which helps to have and keep an erection.
What is Novosil?
Novosil (generic Viagra) is a pill used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence in men.
Is Novosil a Viagra?
Novosil is not Viagra, but it is a medication that contains the same active ingredient as Viagra, which is sildenafil citrate. Novosil and Viagra are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) because of the sildenafil citrate’s ability to improve blood flow to the penis and help men with ED achieve and maintain erections. They are different brand names with the same active ingredient.
What are the ingredients in Novosil?
The ingredients of Novosil contain PDE5 inhibitor Sildenafil citrate, folic acid, L-arginine, red berry, vitamins B6 and B12.
What are other forms of Novosil?
Other Novosil forms are unavailable.
What are the Side Effects of Novosil?
Common side effects of Novosil are listed below.
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Nausea
- Sneezing
- Bone pain
- Chest pain
- Allergy
- Ringing in ears
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Upset stomach
- Back pain
- Flushing
- Hearing loss
- Low blood pressure
- Nosebleeds
- Rectal bleeding
- Priapism
- Prolonged erection
- Trouble breathing
- Anxiety
- Cardiovascular
- Difficulty in concentrating
What are Novosil dosage for ED?
Novosil dosage for erectile dysfunction include 50mg. The standard recommended starting dose of Novosil is 50mg. The dose is adjusted based on individual effectiveness, the person’s age, overall health, tolerance, and the severity of the disease.
Novosil vs. Viagra: What Are the Key Differences?
The key differences between Novosil and Viagra are listed in the table below.
| Medication Factors | Novosil (sildenafil) | Viagra (sildenafil) |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Dosages | 50mg | 200 milligrams, 150mg, 130mg, 120mg, 50mg |
| Availability | Online pharmacies | Local and online pharmacies |
| Appearance | Vary depending on the manufacturer | Blue, diamond-shaped pill |
| Onset | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Maximum effect | 45–60 minutes | 45–60 minutes |
| Lasts as long as | 3–5 hours | 3–5 hours |
| Affected by food? | Yes, take it 1 to 2 hours after eating, or with a low-fat meal. | Yes, take it 1 to 2 hours after eating, or with a low-fat meal. |
| Most common side effects | Headache, flushing, nasal congestion, upset stomach, vision changes | Headache, flushing, nasal congestion, upset stomach, vision changes |
How long does Novosil last?
The effects of Novosil last for 4 to 8 hours, contingent on the individual person’s metabolism, the dosage administered, and whether the medication is consumed with or without food.
How does Novosil work?
Novosil (Sildenafil) works by helping to relax muscles and arteries inside the penis, which helps more blood reach the penis. The combination of sexual arousal, relaxation and increased blood flow helps fill the penis with blood.
Sexual arousal leads to the release of nitric oxide (NO) in the blood vessels of the penis. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule that relaxes and dilates the blood vessels in the penis. This relaxation of blood vessels allows increased blood flow into the erectile tissues of the penis, leading to an erection.
Novosil contains sildenafil citrate as its active ingredient. Sildenafil is a PDE5 inhibitor, which means it blocks the action of PDE5. By inhibiting PDE5, sildenafil allows cGMP to accumulate and remain active in the penis for a more extended period.
How to take Novosil?
Take one dose of Novosil approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity, ideally on an empty stomach. Seek immediate medical attention if an erection exceeds 4 hours (a condition referred to as priapism), as this constitutes a medical emergency.
Can I take two Novosil strips in one day?
Taking two Novosil strips in one day is not recommended without the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Who can take Novosil?
Men aged 18 and over can take Novosil for Erectile Dysfunction.
Can women take Novosil?
No, females can’t take Novosil. Novosil is approved to treat ED in men. It’s not approved for use in women, and studies have mixed results. Seven “Female Viagra” medications, including Lady Era, Femalegra, Lovegra, Cenforce FM, Ladygra, Womenra, and Addyi (Flibanserin), have been approved to treat sexual dysfunction in certain women.
Who should not take Novosil?
People with uncontrolled heart problems or rare eye conditions need to avoid Novosil in certain cases. Adults ages 65 years and older, and some people with liver or kidney problems, have a higher risk of experiencing Novosil side effects. Novosil should never be taken with nitrates or riociguat (Adempas).
Novosil Interactions
Novosil interacts with other medications, potentially impacting their effectiveness, increasing side effects, or intensifying their severity.
What affects the effectiveness of Novosil?
8 things that affect the effectiveness of Novosil are listed below.
- ED drugs: Avanafil (Avana), Tadalafil (Cialis), Vardenafil (Levitra) or Udenafil (Zudena)
- Drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder
- Antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin
- Antifungal medicine: ketoconazole or itraconazole
- Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS: atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir
- Nitrates
- Medications used to treat pulmonary artery hypertension
- Over-the-counter medicines, foods, vitamins, and herbal products
What foods to avoid when taking Novosil?
Avoid consuming fatty meals, grapefruit or grapefruit juice, and alcohol on the days when you intend to take Novosil. A high-fat meal delays its onset of action, impacting the overall duration of effectiveness. Excessive alcohol consumption impairs the medication’s efficacy.
Does alcohol affect Novosil?
Yes, alcohol affects Novosil. Alcohol counteracts the medication’s effects and worsens side effects, such as headaches and flushing.
What are alternatives to Novosil?
Novosil alternatives are Genegra and Hiforce.
1. Genegra
Genegra Oral Strips are a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Genegra Strips contain the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, which is the same active component found in Viagra ED Medication.
2. Hiforce
Hiforce Orally Disintegrating Strips used to treat ED in men. Hiforce ODS contains the active ingredient sildenafil citrate.