Label: SILDENAFIL powder, for suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 27241-175-29
  • Packager: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated April 3, 2025

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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use SILDENAFIL FOR ORAL SUSPENSION safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for SILDENAFIL FOR ORAL SUSPENSION ...
  • Table of Contents
    Table of Contents
  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    Adults - Sildenafil for oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (World Health Organization [WHO] Group I) in adults to improve exercise ability and ...
  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    2.1 Recommended Dosage in Adults - Oral Dosage - The recommended dosage of sildenafil for oral suspension is 20 mg three times a day [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Pediatric use information is ...
  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
    Sildenafil for Oral Suspension - Off-white to light yellow powder containing 1.57 g of sildenafil citrate, USP (equivalent to 1.12 g sildenafil) in a bottle for reconstitution to 10 mg/mL ...
  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Sildenafil is contraindicated in patients with: Concomitant use of organic nitrates in any form, either regularly or intermittently, because of the greater risk of hypotension [see Warnings and ...
  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    5.1 Hypotension - Sildenafil has vasodilatory properties, resulting in mild and transient decreases in blood pressure. Before prescribing sildenafil, carefully consider whether patients with ...
  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following serious adverse events are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Vision loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Hearing loss ...
  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
    Nitrates - Concomitant use of sildenafil with nitrates in any form is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4)]. Strong CYP3A Inhibitors - Concomitant use of sildenafil with strong CYP3A ...
  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
    8.1 Pregnancy - Risk Summary - Limited published data from randomized controlled trials, case-controlled trials, and case series do not report a clear association with sildenafil and major ...
  • 10 OVERDOSAGE
    In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse events were similar to those seen at lower doses but rates and severities were increased. In cases of overdose, standard ...
  • 11 DESCRIPTION
    Sildenafil, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE-5) ...
  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    12.1 Mechanism of Action - Sildenafil is an inhibitor of cGMP specific PDE-5 in the smooth muscle of the pulmonary vasculature, where PDE-5 is responsible for degradation of cGMP. Sildenafil ...
  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to rats for up to 24 months at 60 mg/kg/day, a dose resulting in total systemic ...
  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
    SUPER-1 (NCT00644605) -Sildenafil Monotherapy [20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg Three Times a Day]  A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of sildenafil (SUPER-1) was conducted in 277 ...
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    Sildenafil powder for oral suspension is supplied in amber glass bottles enclosed in a gusset pouch individually packed in a carton. Each bottle contains off-white to light yellow powder ...
  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
    Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Inform patients of contraindication of sildenafil for oral suspension with regular ...
  • PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT
    PATIENT INFORMATION -  Sildenafil (sil den' a fil)  oral suspension -   What is the most important information I should know about sildenafil for ...
  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
    NDC 27241-175-29 - Sildenafil for Oral Suspension - 10 mg/mL - Shake Well Before Each Use For Oral Use Only - 112 mL following Reconstitution - Rx Only - Ajanta - NDC 27241-175-29 - Sildenafil for Oral ...
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