What is this medicine?

ALPROSTADIL (al PROS ta dil) is a natural protein. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This medicine helps to create and maintain an erection.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have, or have had any of these conditions:

• an abnormally formed penis
• have been advised not to engage in sexual activity
• leukemia
• penile implant
• sickle cell disease or trait
• tumor of the bone marrow (multiple myeloma)
• an unusual or allergic reaction to alprostadil or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• if your partner is pregnant or intends to become pregnant

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for insertion into the penis. Follow the directions that come with your medicine. If you are unsure how to use this medicine, contact your doctor or health care professional. Do not change the dose of your medicine. Call your doctor or health care professional to determine if your dose needs to be changed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medicine?

• medicines for blood pressure

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Contact your doctor or health care professional immediately if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This must be treated right away to prevent permanent damage.

If you are not using a condom, your partner may experience mild vaginal itching or burning. If your partner is pregnant, you should use a condom during sexual intercourse because this medicine has not been tested during human pregnancy.

This medicine does not protect you or your partner against HIV infection (the virus that causes AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.