Pharmacy Talk - Men’s Health

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Men’s Health – ED is more common than you think

Now you can go to your local pharmacy and get SILVASTA® the little blue pill for ED, direct. SILVASTA® works just the same as those other little blue pills. SILVASTA® contains sildenafil, the same active ingredient as in other leading ED medicines.

According an article in one of the world’s leading medical publication “Erectile dysfunction is now regarded as a major health problem for the increasingly healthy ageing 1 population.”

It is more common than you may think. It is more common with increasing age, but there are many possible causes such as:

You will need to run through a health checklist with one of our pharmacists; it will only take a few minutes and includes a heart and blood pressure check. If, after going through this health check it shows that SILVASTA® is right for you, you’re good to go. Ask your pharmacist about our loyalty programme – Buy 5 packs of SILVASTA® and get your 6th pack free.

Our pharmacist can also carry out screening; like checks for blood sugar and other conditions. We can also help with healthy lifestyle issues like smoking and drinking, good nutrition, diet, exercise, and stress reduction.

Being very overweight Being tired or stressed Having diabetes Stress Depression Performance anxiety High blood pressure or Drinking too much high cholesterol alcohol

So, drop in and talk to one of our pharmacists today.

Reference 1. Shamloul R, Ghanem H. Lancet. 2013; 381(9861): 153-65 Silvasta® (sildenafil 25,50 & 100mg) Prescription Medicine, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Silvasta® has risks and benefits. For product information speak to your Pharmacist or check Consumer Medicine Information on www.medsafe.govt.nz. Douglas Pharmaceuticals, Auckland. NA10446

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Available from your pharmacy without a prescription. ED is more common than you think.Available from your pharmacy without a prescription. ED is more common than you think.

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SILVASTA® (sildenafil) 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets are a Prescription Medicine, except when supplied by a pharmacist who has successfully completed the approved training programme, used for the SILVASTA® (sildenafil) 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg tablets are a Prescription Medicine, except when supplied by a pharmacist who has successfully completed the approved training programme, used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction of males aged 35-70 years. A pharmacist is required to contact the patient’s GP with the option for the patient to opt out. Silvasta® is not suitable for all males with erectile problems. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if Silvasta® is suitable for you. Do not take Silvasta® if you are taking any nitrates medication (used to treat angina and other heart conditions). Do not take if you have: treatment of erectile dysfunction of males aged 35-70 years. A pharmacist is required to contact the patient’s GP with the option for the patient to opt out. Silvasta® is not suitable for all males with erectile problems. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if Silvasta® is suitable for you. Do not take Silvasta® if you are taking any nitrates medication (used to treat angina and other heart conditions). Do not take if you have: heart or blood vessel problems and have been advised to avoid sexual intercourse; had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months; a severe liver problem; certain eye conditions known as non-arteritic anterior heart or blood vessel problems and have been advised to avoid sexual intercourse; had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months; a severe liver problem; certain eye conditions known as non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy or heredity eye disorders; unusually high or low blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you have: heart or blood vessel problems; other disorders of the penis; cancer of ischaemic optic neuropathy or heredity eye disorders; unusually high or low blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you have: heart or blood vessel problems; other disorders of the penis; cancer of the blood or bone marrow; blood disease known as sickle cell anemia; kidney or liver problems; diabetes; or are taking any other medicines. Silvasta® may affect your ability to perform skilled tasks. Be careful the blood or bone marrow; blood disease known as sickle cell anemia; kidney or liver problems; diabetes; or are taking any other medicines. Silvasta® may affect your ability to perform skilled tasks. Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Silvasta® affects you. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label carefully and use strictly as directed. Possible driving or operating machinery until you know how Silvasta® affects you. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label carefully and use strictly as directed. Possible side effects include: headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, abnormal vision, urinary tract infection, diarrhoea, dizziness, and rash. Serious side effects requiring urgent medical attention include: side effects include: headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion, abnormal vision, urinary tract infection, diarrhoea, dizziness, and rash. Serious side effects requiring urgent medical attention include: chest pain; sudden decrease or loss in hearing; fits; painful or persistent erections; sudden loss of vision. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your health professional. Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is available on the Medsafe website www.medsafe.govt.nz. For further information, ask your health professional. Silvasta® is an unfunded chest pain; sudden decrease or loss in hearing; fits; painful or persistent erections; sudden loss of vision. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your health professional. medicine. You will need to pay for this medicine. A charge may apply. Marketed by Douglas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland. Silvasta® is a trademark of Douglas Pharmaceuticals Limited. Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is available on the Medsafe website www.medsafe.govt.nz. For further information, ask your health professional. Silvasta© Douglas Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2018. TAPSNA10035 BGA180924 ® is an unfunded improving lives medicine. You will need to pay for this medicine. A charge may apply. Marketed by Douglas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland. Silvasta® is a trademark of Douglas Pharmaceuticals Limited. © Douglas Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2018. TAPSNA10035 BGA180924180924 Silvasta Half Page Ad 190x140mm 01.indd 1FREE CONSULTATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER improving lives 26/09/18 1:59 PM