First Viagra-like cream to treat erectile dysfunction becomes available in UK

  • Vitaros comes in a single use, disposable applicator prescribed by GPs;
  • Is suitable for 2.3million men over the age of 18 facing erectile dysfunction;
  • May also avoid side effects oral drugs can cause, say doctors;
  • Men in the UK are the first in the world with access to the new treatment;

The first cream to treat erectile dysfunction is now available on prescription in the UK, giving hope to those unable to take Viagra and other treatments.

The new cream, called Vitaros, comes in a single use, disposable applicator and is suitable for the 2.3million men over the age of 18 facing sexual function problems.

The pre-prescribed amount of cream is applied to the tip of the penis, and once absorbed into the skin claims to produce an erection within five to 30 minutes.

Men in the UK are the first in the world to have access to the new cream, which contains the drug alprostadil.

The first cream to treat erectile dysfunction is available on prescription in the UK, giving hope to the millions of men suffering sexual function issues across the country
Oral drugs are also often not suitable for people with angina or those who have had a stroke or a heart attack.

They may also cause a number of generalised side effects, such as severe headaches, blurred vision and dizziness.

In a recent survey of 250 men in the UK diagnosed with ED, 35 per cent suffered side effects from their taking a pill.

However the majority of those men, 68 per cent, continued with their treatment just so they can continue to achieve an erection.

As the cream is applied directly to the genitals these generalized side effects are considered unlikely, experts say.

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

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