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  • Vitaros widens penile blood vessels to enable an erection.

  • Vitaros is used when oral ED medications like Viagra are in effective.
  • It can work within 5-30 minutes.

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Vitaros Cream Alprostadil

What is Vitaros cream?

Vitaros is a prescription cream you can apply to the head of the penis for erectile dysfunction. It comes in a 100mg tube in one strength: 300mcg (Or Vitaros 3mg/g).

The main ingredient in Vitaros cream is alprostadil, which mimics a chemical we have in our bodies called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). Alprostadil belongs to a class of drugs called vasodilators, which means that it widens the blood vessels. Vasodilators are used a lot in medicine, but the only approved therapeutic use for Vitaros is to treat erectile dysfunction.

How does Vitaros work?

Vitaros widens the blood vessels and relaxes the smooth muscles in the penis. This allows blood to flow into the penis, causing erection that’s hard and long lasting.

Shortly before having sex, you’ll gently apply Vitaros alprostadil cream to the opening at the tip of the penis, called the urethra. Its cream formulation penetrates your urethra to produce an erection in as little as five minutes.

Who is Vitaros for?

Vitaros Cream is used by men who either can’t take oral treatments for ED such as Viagra or Cialis, or who have tried them and found them to be ineffective. You may be more familiar with pills like Viagra or Cialis, because they are usually the first option for most men with ED. Doctors prescribe pills to treat erectile dysfunction more often since they are low risk medicines and easily swallowed.

But some men can’t take these pills for medical reasons, so they get alternative treatments. Vitaros is one such alternative to Viagra and Cialis, along with other alprostadil medications (such as injections or urethral suppositories).

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Vitaros Cream Alprostadil

How to use Vitaros

Before using Vitaros, it’s recommended to urinate before using it and thoroughly wash your hands. To use Vitaros follow these steps:

  1. Open the packaging and remove the AccuDose container.
  2. Warm the cream by rolling the AccuDose container between your hands. You can skip this step if you removed it from the refrigerator earlier and it reached room temperature.
  3. Twist the plunger a few times to make sure it glides smoothly.
  4. Take off the cap on the AccuDose container.
  5. Holding your penis up straight, gently squeeze the tip to widen the urethra. If you’re not circumcised, carefully pull back your foreskin before proceeding.
  6. Place the tip of the container as close to your urethral opening without inserting the tip.
  7. Slowly depress the plunger to apply the Vitaros cream.
  8. Continue holding the penis up straight for 30 seconds to allow the cream to penetrate. Any excess cream should be moved into the opening with your finger.
  9. Replace the cap on the container and discard it.
  10. Then, wash your hands and you’re ready to go.

How well does Vitaros work?

Vitaros has been shown to be effective for many men who can’t use ED tablets. Clinical trials show that Vitaros cream works for over 80% of men. [1]

Is there more than one dose of Vitaros Cream?

Vitaros is only available in one dose: 300mcg, or 3mg per gram. If you use the cream and find that it isn’t quite effective enough, or causes unwanted side effects, let your clinician know. They may suggest an alternative treatment that’s more suitable for you.

Treated trusted sources:

  1. Moncada, I. and Cuzin, B. (2015). Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Vitaros©/Virirec© (Alprostadil Cream) for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Urologia Journal, 82(2), pp.84–92.
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Mr Craig Marsh 872
This page was medically reviewed by Mr Craig Marsh on December 11, 2024. Next review due on December 11, 2027.

How we source info.

When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.

Vitaros Cream Alprostadil

Vitaros isn’t suitable for everyone, and there are some things that you need to be aware of when taking it.

Here’s all the official info on it. If anything is unclear, let our clinician know, and they can talk with you about it.

Vitaros Cream Alprostadil

FAQ: Vitaros Cream

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Do I need a prescription for Vitaros?

Answer:
Vitaros is a prescription-only medicine. A doctor or prescribing clinician will need to consult with you and ask you a few questions about your health, so they can make sure it’s a safe and suitable treatment for you to use.

How long does it take for Vitaros to work?

Answer:
It can vary depending on a few factors, but after applying Vitaros, you should achieve an erection within a maximum of 30 minutes. Some men can develop an erection much faster in about five minutes. If you find that it doesn’t produce an erection within this time, let our clinician know.

When you use Vitaros, you can expect your erection to last between one and two hours. Again, if you use Vitaros and find that the effects don’t last long enough for you to enjoy sex, tell us. Our clinician should be able to help you, or find a treatment that works better for you.

When might I be recommended Vitaros?

Answer:
There are lots of therapeutic options to treat erectile dysfunction. When your physician begins trying medications to treat your erectile dysfunction, they will normally start with prescription pills. They will most likely recommend Vitaros cream if pills and other treatments have failed, or if you have a medical condition that means pills aren’t right for you.

Does Vitaros cream work better than ED pills?

Answer:
For some men it does. Men react differently to ED medications based on their health and severity of symptoms. Some men have better success with pills, while others find that topical treatments like Vitaros cream work better for them.

It’s hard to compare Vitaros Cream and, for example, Viagra directly in clinical terms. The way their performance has been measured differs slightly. Depending on the dose, the effectiveness rate for Viagra ranged from 62-82% in clinical trials [2], and for Vitaros it’s been recorded at ‘up to 83%’ [1] with the 300mcg dose in one study. So given these rates, the two seem comparable. So given these rates, the two seem comparable.

If we compare using the two in real life, you can take Viagra and other erectile dysfunction pills discreetly and without drawing much attention, whereas Vitaros administration is a bit more involved. However, some medical conditions prevent pills like Viagra from being safe. Vitaros cream works more quickly than Viagra, producing an erection in as little as 5 minutes while Viagra generally takes 30-60 minutes.

In short, what works best for you may not be the same as what works best for someone else. But our experts can help you to explore which treatment options are better for you.

Can you get generic Vitaros cream?

Answer:
While many erectile dysfunction medications are available with generic prescriptions, Vitaros is not. Vitaros is the only erectile dysfunction cream on the market and there isn’t an equivalent that goes by another name.

Treated trusted sources:

  1. Moncada, I. and Cuzin, B. (2015). Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Vitaros©/Virirec© (Alprostadil Cream) for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Urologia Journal, 82(2), pp.84–92.
  2. www.medicines.org.uk. (n.d.). Viagra 50 mg film-coated tablets – Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – (emc). [online]

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User feedback on Vitaros Cream is highly divided. Many find it effective, while an equal number report it has no effect at all. Some users note that the application can be difficult and requires practice. For better results, it is suggested to let the cream reach room temperature before use. Reported side effects include pain and a burning or stinging sensation at the application site. It is often seen as an alternative to pills.

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