Erectile dysfunction is common, treatable, and nothing to be embarrassed about — and now there's a new, more discreet way to treat it. Inish Pharmacy is pleased to introduce Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films, a brand-new format of Ireland's first over-the-counter ED treatment. Put simply, the new Viagra Connect melts on the tongue in seconds — no water, and no tablet to swallow.
What are Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films?
Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films are thin films that contain sildenafil 50mg — the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the familiar Viagra Connect tablets. Instead of swallowing a tablet with water, you place a single film on your tongue, where it melts in seconds with a pleasant mint taste. It's the same trusted medicine in a format that's easier and more discreet to take.
Like all sildenafil treatments, the films work by increasing blood flow to the penis, helping you get and keep an erection when you're sexually aroused. They're available over the counter in Ireland to men aged 18 and over, after a quick online consultation reviewed by our pharmacists.
How are they different from the tablets?
Both formats contain sildenafil 50mg and work in the same way — so the choice comes down to how you'd prefer to take it. The new films offer a few practical advantages:
- No water needed. The film dissolves on the tongue in seconds, so there's no tablet to swallow and nothing to wash down — handy when you're out, travelling, or simply want to be discreet.
- A pleasant mint taste. Each film is lightly mint-flavoured.
- Thin and discreet. The individually wrapped films are compact and easy to carry.
- The same trusted medicine. Same active ingredient, same 50mg strength, and the same typical onset — usually within 30 to 60 minutes — as the tablets you already know.
Is this the same as "Viagra Connect Melts"?
Yes. You may see this new format described online as Viagra Connect melts, simply because the film melts on your tongue in seconds. It's the same product: in Ireland it's licensed as Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films, containing sildenafil 50mg. Whether you call them melts or films, they work in exactly the same way as the tablets.
Who are they for?
Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films are for men aged 18 and over who have erectile dysfunction — trouble getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sex. As with the tablets, they aren't suitable for everyone: they must not be used by anyone taking nitrate medicines for chest pain, and certain heart conditions and other medicines mean they aren't appropriate. That's exactly what the pharmacist consultation is for — a quick, confidential check to make sure the treatment is right for you.
How do you use them?
Take one film about an hour before sex, and no more than one in any 24 hours. Peel open the pouch with dry hands, place the film on your tongue, and let it dissolve — with or without water. It works best when you're relaxed and sexually aroused, and taking it on an empty stomach can help it work a little faster. Full instructions and the patient information leaflet are on each product page.
How to buy Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films at Inish Pharmacy
Buying online from Inish Pharmacy is simple, private and pharmacist-led:
- Choose your pack — a 4-pack to try the new format, or an 8-pack for better value.
- Complete a short, confidential consultation at checkout.
- Our registered Irish pharmacists review your order.
- We deliver it fast, in 100% plain, unbranded packaging.
You can browse the full Viagra Connect range — both the original tablets and the new films — to find the format that suits you best. If you're not sure which is right for you, our pharmacy team is always happy to help.
Viagra Connect Orodispersible Films (sildenafil 50mg) are a medicine for erectile dysfunction, for men aged 18 and over. Not suitable for everyone — do not use with nitrates. Always read the label and patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.