What is Vitaros (alprostadil) Cream?

ED treatment in the form of a cream. A good option for men who can't take other ED treatments.

How to use Vitaros:

• Works in 5 to 30mins. Do not use it with other ED treatments. Use no more than once a day and no more than 3 times a week. Must be stored in a fridge - do not freeze. Lasts only 3 days at room temperature - after that it may not work.
• Hold your penis upright. Gently squeeze the tip of your penis to widen the opening. If you're uncircumcised, retract your foreskin.
• Hold the tip of the applicator as close as possible to and directly over the opening of the penis (urethra). Do not insert the tip of the applicator into the urethra.
• Carefully push down the plunger with your thumb or finger, until all the cream is in the opening of the urethra.
• Gently push any excess cream on the surrounding skin into the urethral opening with a clean finger.

Can Vitaros cream be used everyday?

Vitaros cream should not be used more than 2 or 3 times each week, and it shouldn’t be used more than once in a 24 hour window. The effects of Vitaros can often be felt between 5 and 30 minutes of applying cream. The desired effects usually last for 1 or 2 hours, during which time you should be able to have successful intercourse.

How does Vitaros work?

Vitaros' active ingredient (alprostadil) increases the levels of a naturally occurring chemical in the penis. This causes the blood vessels in the penis to swell and should give you a firmer and longer lasting erection. The treatment will not resolve the underlying physical cause of your ED or increase your sexual desire.

How effective is Vitaros?

Vitaros treats ED in 52% of cases. Urinating after applying Vitaros can reduce its effectiveness. We advise trying an ED treatment 8 times before giving up or seeking an alternative.

What is the suitable dosage for Vitaros?

Vitaros comes in as a cream in a strength of 3mg/g. Each individual 100mg container holds a full dose. All the cream should be applied to the opening of the urethra for best effect.

Are there any drug interactions with Vitaros?

It is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are taking so that our doctors can prescribe you Vitaros safely.