FREQUENTLYASKED
QUESTIONS
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Are Vedafil® tablets the same as Viagra® tablets?
Vedafil contains the same active ingredient as Viagra – an oral tablet available in three strengths, 25 mg, 50 mg and
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How much does Vedafil cost?
Vedafil is an unfunded prescription medicine, so you will need to pay for this medicine. Price may vary between pharmacies.
If you've been purchasing Viagra, ask your pharmacist how much you would pay for Vedafil - you may be pleasantly surprised. -
How long will it take for Vedafil to work?
Vedafil tablets will only work if you are sexually aroused. It varies between individuals, but it normally takes between 30 to 60 minutes to work. It is recommended that you take the dose about an hour before sexual activity. You may find that it takes longer to work if you take Vedafil with a meal.6
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How often can I take Vedafil?
No more than one dose of Vedafil can be taken per day. Follow your healthcare professional’s instructions when taking Vedafil.6
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Can I take Vedafil if I am taking other medications at the same time?
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently being, or have been treated for angina or other heart conditions, or you are on any other medications (including over-the-counter medications) so they can advise whether Vedafil is right for you.6
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Is there anything else I should know about Vedafil?
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- Mayo Clinic (last updated March 01 2025). Erectile dysfunction - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic. Accessed 7th April 2025. Available from www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/erectile-dysfunction/symptoms-causes/suc-20355776
- Quilter M, et al. Male Sexual Function in New Zealand: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey of the Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction in Men Aged 40-70 Years. J Sex Med 2017;14(7):928-936.
- DiMeo PJ. Psychosocial and relationship issues in men with erectile dysfunction. Urol Nurs. 2006 Dec;26(6):442-6, 453; quiz 447.
- McMahon CG. Current diagnosis and management of erectile dysfunction. Med J Aust. 2019 Jun;210(10):469-476.
- King, R., Juenemann, KP., Levinson, I. et al. Correlations between increased erection hardness and improvements in emotional well-being and satisfaction outcomes in men treated with sildenafil citrate for erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res 19, 398-406 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901549
- Vedafil Consumer Medicine Information Accessed 17th June 2025. Available from https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/
- Viagra Consumer Medicine Information Accessed 17th June 2025. Available from https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/