Viagra Connect

Viagra Connect is now available to buy at McFadden’s Pharmacy without prescription.

One in five Irish men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) regularly. You can take action today to get help.

• Erectile dysfunction is a relatively common condition. If you cannot get or keep an erection firm enough for sex, you may have a medical condition called erectile dysfunction, also known as ED.
• ED can affect men of all ages, although it’s more common in men over the age of 40.

• Some cannot achieve an erection.
• Others may achieve an erection, but it's not firm enough for having sex.
• Or they may lose the erection before or during sex.

For some men, it can be difficult to get or keep an erection every time they try to have sex.

The main physical cause of ED is not enough blood flowing into the penis, so a man cannot get and keep an erection when he is sexually excited. This happens because the small blood vessels that supply the penis during an erection become blocked or narrow.

Smoking, high cholesterol and lack of exercise can cause this problem, as can high blood pressure and diabetes. ED can sometimes be an early warning sign of an underlying health condition or disease you might not be aware of. That’s why it’s important to take action and find a solution for your ED.

Viagra Connect® is a treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) containing 50mg of sildenafil.

It is available to patients over 18 years directly from pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription.

Men who are unsure if their erection problems are symptoms of ED can benefit from talking discreetly with a pharmacist.

The pharmacist will not give you a physical examination or ask you personal questions about your sex life – they will just ask you a few questions about:

• Your general physical health
• Any medicine you might be taking
• Any health conditions you may have

This is to confirm that you have ED and to decide if VIAGRA connect® is suitable for you.

• Men under 18 years of age
• Women
• Men who do not have ED
• Men taking certain medications
• Men with certain health conditions
• Men allergic to any of the ingredients in VIAGRA connect®

• Take 1 tablet, as needed, approximately 1 hour before sexual activity – it takes 30–60 minutes to work. Do not take more than 1 tablet a day.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• When you take it with a meal that has a lot of fat in it, like a burger and chips, your body will take longer to absorb Viagra Connect®.

You can ask to speak to the pharmacist when you visit our pharmacy, and you only need to tell them why you are there.

If you prefer, we have created an on-line form (see below) where you can complete the questions prior to attending at the pharmacy. You can also request a call from the pharmacist so that further advice and guidance can be provided over the phone.

When you get Viagra Connect® we will give you a repeat supply slip. If you bring this in with you the next time you need to make a purchase, the pharmacist doesn’t need to ask all of the same questions again. They will verify that nothing has changed since your last purchase before making the supply.

The pharmacist will advise you to get a health check-up with your doctor as soon as you can within 6 months of first receiving Viagra Connect®. This is to check for any underlying medical problems that can sometimes be associated with erectile dysfunction.

• A pack of 4x 50mg tablets will cost €25
• A pack of 8x 50mg tablets will cost €45