How to take Levitra tablets correctly
How a tablet is swallowed matters for absorption, gastric tolerance and avoiding oesophageal irritation. Levitra (Vardenafil) at 5mg, 10mg, 20mg is straightforward to take for most adults but a few practical points reduce variability and minimise local side effects.
Standard administration of Levitra
Most tablet of Vardenafil are taken whole with a full glass of water (about 200 mL). Sitting or standing upright for 10–15 minutes after dosing reduces the risk of the tablet lodging in the oesophagus and causing local irritation. Sufficient water carries the medication into the stomach where dissolution and absorption begin.
Practical tips and what to avoid
According to the prescribing information for Vardenafil, taking Levitra with too little water or while lying down increases oesophageal exposure and can cause heartburn-like irritation in susceptible users. Lukewarm or cool water is preferable to very hot water. Tablets should not be chewed unless explicitly authorised by the prescriber for the formulation; During sexual stimulation, nitric oxide is released in the corpus cavernosum and activates an enzyme that produces cyclic GMP, which relaxes smooth muscle and increases blood flow to support erection.
Frequently asked questions
How much water should I take with Levitra? ▾
A full glass — about 200 mL — is the standard recommendation for Levitra at 5mg, 10mg, 20mg. Less water increases the risk of the tablet sticking on the way down and causing local irritation.
Can I take Levitra without water? ▾
It is not advisable. Tablets without water can lodge in the oesophagus and cause local irritation; some formulations require water for proper dissolution. Always take Levitra with adequate water unless the formulation explicitly says otherwise.
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