Viagra Super Active – is a well-known medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in males over 18 years of age. Viagra Super Active contains 100mg of Sildenafil citrate which is the active ingredient of Viagra brand made by Pfizer. The difference of Viagra brand and Viagra Super Active lies in difference of pharmaceutical form. Viagra Super Active comes in the form of gelatin capsules unlike Viagra which is manufactured in the form of oral tablets. Being in gelatin capsules Sildenafil is characterized by quicker onset of therapeutic action compared to conventional tablets.
Sildenafil citrate containing in Viagra Super Active is a potent PDE5 inhibitor. PDE5 or phosphodiesterase type 5 is an enzyme which breaks down cyclic GMP. By inhibiting this enzyme, Viagra Super Active increases the amount of cGMP (cyclic guanosine monophosphate) in the cavernous body of the penis, then causes following relaxation of penis smooth muscles allowing more blood reach penis. As a result Sildenafil citrate helps achieve strong and potent erection sufficient for the sexual intercourse.
As Viagra Super Active contains maximal dosage of Sildenafil citrate – 100mg and is characterized by potent effect, this medication should be used only in severe cases of erectile dysfunction. Viagra Super Active should be taken no more than once daily.