Form of issue. Dapoxetine is available in tablets. Each tablet contains 60 milligrams of dapoxetine hydrochloride. Tablets are round, convex, light green in color. The package contains one blister (10 tablets).

Indications for use. The drug is designed to prevent early ejaculation in men.

Efficiency. “Dapoxetine” is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) short-acting. Clinical studies have shown that in all adults, this drug qualitatively prevents early ejaculation. According to statistical data, about a third of the male population over the age of 18 are experiencing difficulties associated with premature ejaculation. They suffer also because they are unable to maintain a prolonged excitement during physical intimacy. Thanks to “Dapoxetine” sexual intercourse can last several times longer. The fact is that the inhibitor of SSRIs is an obstacle to the receptors, due to it there is an absorption of serotonin in the cerebral cortex, and this helps prevent early ejaculation. Unlike similar effects,

Method of application. “Dapoxetine” (60 mg) should be taken no more often than once a day. Wash down with water. It is advisable not to drink alcohol at the same time.

Adverse effects. The conducted studies did not reveal significant side effects. In the event that men exceeded the dosage of 60 mg, then one of them experienced nausea, other headache, dizziness or diarrhea. Experts advise that when such symptoms occur, it is urgent to stop taking Dapoxetine and consult a doctor. If you feel worse, you should also stop taking alcohol.

Contraindications. The above drug should not be taken by a male person if they have:

• lactose intolerance or other constituents of the drug;
• liver disease and, in the first place, cirrhosis;
• Arrhythmia, heart failure.
The drug “Dapoxetine” in no case should not be taken with the following medicines:

• various kinds of antidepressants;
• drugs prescribed for schizophrenia;
• drugs designed to treat migraines;
• Lithium preparations;
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIS);
• St. John’s wort, Linezolid, Tramadol, Trintofan.

If you are prescribed at least one of the above medicines, you should stop taking it two weeks before the moment when you plan to start taking Dapoxetine. And after you stop taking it, you can not take such medications as:

• drugs that cure fungal infections: itraconazole, ketoconazole;
• drugs intended for the treatment of HIV infections: ritonavir, atazanavir, kelfinavir;
• antidepressants Nafazodone and Telithromycin.

If you are prescribed a permanent intake of any other medicines, then before taking “Dapoxetine” always consult with your doctor. If you want to avoid the harmful effects of this drug on your body, if you do not want to aggravate the side effects, then do not combine it with alcohol.

A doctor’s consultation is also mandatory if you have ever been diagnosed with:

• kidney disease;
• poor blood clotting;
• Low blood pressure;
• mental disorders;
• Epilepsy.

And one more recommendation. Before taking the drug, measure the pressure.

So, “Dapoxetine” is a modern medicine that helps men to control ejaculation and thus prolong sexual intercourse. The composition of the drug includes dapoxetine hydrochloride, thanks to which it (the drug) begins to act as early as half an hour after intake and the effect is maintained for two hours. Side effects this drug does not give, but there are a number of contraindications. Before use, you must always read the instructions and be sure to consult a doctor. 

A doctor who prescribes dapoxetine to treat premature ejaculation should assess the risk and benefit of using the drug after the first 4 weeks of treatment or after taking 6 doses and should determine the risk-benefit ratio for deciding whether to continue treatment with the drug.