What is L-Arginine?
Amino acid used in topical circulation and sexual-health creams.
At Pharmacy on the Park, L-Arginine is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
An amino acid the body uses to make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels.
What is it used for?
Amino acid used in topical circulation and sexual-health creams. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Skin irritation. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with low blood pressure or a history of cold sores that flare easily. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare L-Arginine in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as cream. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
L-Arginine is also prepared in combination with Sildenafil, Pentoxifylline, Theophylline, Ergoloid mesylates. See combination preparations in our library.