Eropid Tablets
What is Eropid?
Eropid is an over-the-counter medicine containing 50mg of sildenafil. It provides the same active ingredient, strength and clinical effectiveness as Viagra Connect and Aronix.
Eropid offers a proven, cost-effective alternative for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), without needing a GP appointment or prescription.
How Does Eropid Work?
Eropid contains sildenafil 50mg - a PDE-5 inhibitor. It works through the same mechanism as Viagra Connect, generic sildenafil and tadalafil.
Importantly, it’s action is triggered by sexual stimulation or excitement. Without sexual stimulation, Viagra Connect Melts do not work.
When a patient is sexually stimulated, nerve signals help to relax blood vessels to the penis, increasing blood flow. This increased blood is held in the spongy tissues of the penis, which leads to an erection.
Can I Buy Eropid Without a Prescription?
Yes, Eropid is classed as a Pharmacy (P) medicine. You do not need a GP appointment or a prescription to purchase them.
As a pharmacy medicine however, the sale still needs to be supervised by a pharmacist. When ordering online through Quick Meds, this is done by completing a short questionnaire prior to checkout.
The questionnaire is reviewed by our in-house GPhC-registered pharmacists, ensuring the treatment is safe for you, before proceeding to dispatch in secure, plain packaging.
Who Can Take Eropid?
Eropid is suitable for men aged 18 and over who experience erectile dysfunction. However, they are not suitable for everyone.
Who Cannot Take Eropid?
Do not take Eropid if any of the following apply to you:
Nitrates & Poppers: You take nitrate medicines (e.g., GTN spray, isosorbide mononitrate) for chest pain/angina, or recreational "poppers" (amyl nitrite). Combining sildenafil with nitrates causes a severe and dangerous drop in blood pressure.
Riociguat: You take riociguat for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Heart & Vascular Conditions: You have severe heart disease, unstable blood pressure, or a recent history of heart attack or stroke.
Liver Function: You have severe liver impairment.
Eye Disorders: You have hereditary degenerative retinal disorders, such as retinitis pigmentosa, or a history of NAION.
No ED Diagnosis: You do not experience erectile dysfunction (this medication is not intended for recreational use).
How To Take Eropid
For optimal results, you should take no more than one tablet in any 24-hour period, following the instructions below:
Swallow one tablet whole, 30-60 minutes before anticipated sexual activity.
Avoid high-fat meals before taking the melt - this can affect how long it takes to work.
Avoid excess alcohol, as this can also affect your ability to get an erection and reduce treatment effectiveness.
How Quickly Do They Work and How Long Do They Last
The tablets start to take effect within 30 to 60 minutes.
The active effect of treatment lasts in the body for up to 4 hours, allowing flexibility for intimacy within this window.
Side Effects & Precautions
As with any medication, the melts can cause side effects though not everyone experiences them.
Common Side Effects
The most common side effects, affecting up to 1 in 10 men include:
Headache or dizziness.
Facial flushing or hot flushes.
Indigestion or nausea
Nasal Congestion
Vision disturbances - such as a temporary blue-tinged vision.
Serious Side Effects
More serious side effects and reactions include:
An allergic reaction - swelling of the face, tongue, throat or lips with difficulty breathing.
Prolonged erection (Priapism) - lasting longer than 4 hours.
If you experience any of these, you should stop using the treatment and seek immediate medical attention.
Compare Erectile Dysfunction Treatment Options
Feature | Eropid | Viagra Connect Melts | Cialis Together | Silandyl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Active Ingredient | Sildenafil 50mg | Sildenafil 50mg | Tadalafil 10mg | Sildenafil (various) |
Pharmaceutical Form | Oral Tablet | Orodispersible Tablet | Oral Tablet | Oral Film |
Legal Category | Pharmacy (P) | Pharmacy (P) | Pharmacy (P) | Prescription-Only (POM) |
Time to work | 30-60 minutes | 30-60 minutes | 30-60 minutes | 30-60 minutes |
Duration of action | Up to 4 hours | Up to 4 hours | Up to 36 hours | Up to 4 hours |
Food Effect | Delayed by high-fat food | Delayed by high-fat food | No Effect | Minimal Effect |
How To Buy Eropid From Quick Meds
Click the ‘Buy Now’ button at the top of this page.
Complete the short form
Our in-house pharmacists verify suitability
Orders approved by 3pm are packed securely and dispatched same-day in plain, unbranded packaging.
References
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/11545/smpc
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/11545/pil
https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/sildenafil/
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/sildenafil-viagra/
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Is Eropid as effective as Viagra Connect?+−
Yes. Eropid contains 50mg of sildenafil citrate, making it clinically equivalent to standard 50mg Viagra Connect tablets and generic sildenafil.
Is Eropid available over the counter?+−
Yes. Eropid is a Pharmacy (P) medicine available over the counter without a GP prescription following a brief health questionnaire reviewed by a pharmacist.
Can I take more than one Eropid tablet a day?+−
No. The maximum recommended dose is one 50mg tablet in any 24-hour period. Taking more than one tablet increases the risk of side effects without improving efficacy.
