What is Topical sildenafil combination cream for women?
This compounded cream combines several ingredients that act on blood flow, including sildenafil, theophylline, pentoxifylline and ergoloid mesylates, sometimes with L-arginine. Each acts on blood vessels in a different way. No commercial product contains this combination, and its use for female sexual arousal concerns is off-label with limited evidence. Prescribers may order it for women with arousal or sensitivity concerns.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Topical sildenafil combination cream for women is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
What is it used for?
Topical sildenafil combination cream for women may be prescribed for:
- Female sexual arousal concerns (off-label)
- Reduced genital sensitivity (off-label)
- Arousal concerns after menopause (off-label)
A prescription cream for women with sexual arousal concerns, combining theophylline, ergoloid mesylates, pentoxifylline and sildenafil (sometimes with L-arginine), as prescribed. Some uses may be off-label. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
Mechanism of action
Each ingredient increases local blood flow in a different way.
Administration and dosing
- 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.
- Apply only the small amount your prescriber directs to the area recommended.
- Wash your hands after applying.
- Stop and call your prescriber if you notice strong burning, a rash or lasting dizziness.
Dosing: the strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber and printed on your label. Follow those directions and ask us if anything is unclear.
Monitoring: Routine monitoring is usually not needed, but keep follow-up visits your prescriber schedules.
Drug interactions
Never use with nitrates for chest pain or with riociguat. Use caution with blood pressure medicines, alpha blockers and medicines that raise theophylline levels. Give your prescriber a full list of medicines and supplements.
Adverse effects
Common side effects:
- Warmth
- Tingling
- Redness where applied
- Headache
Get medical help right away for: chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness, sudden vision or hearing changes, or signs of an allergic reaction such as hives or swelling of the face or throat.
Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not for use during pregnancy; talk to your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Who should use caution?
Anyone taking nitrates for chest pain, and people with low blood pressure or an allergy to any ingredient. Not for use during pregnancy. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
Storage
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?
This combination isn’t sold as a single commercial product. Compounding lets us put the ingredients together in one preparation, in the exact strengths and ratio your prescriber orders, so there are fewer separate medications to take or apply.
This preparation can include: Theophylline, Ergoloid mesylates, Pentoxifylline, Sildenafil, L-Arginine. Your prescriber chooses which ingredients and how much of each.