Avanafil is supplied in 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg. The standard approach is 100 mg roughly 15–30 minutes before intimacy
Strength and use
| Strength | Typical role |
|---|---|
| 50 mg | Starting or low-dose maintenance |
| 100 mg | Standard maintenance dose |
| 200 mg | Escalation dose where response is partial |
Titration path
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Step 1: initiate
Begin at the lowest useful strength of 50 mg.
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Step 2: assess
Review after the onset window of 15–30 minutes.
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Step 3: escalate
Move up one strength only if the response is partial and tolerance is good.
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Step 4: maintain
Hold at the lowest effective dose for erectile dysfunction where fast onset matters and review periodically.
Key takeaways
- Standard dosing: 100 mg roughly 15–30 minutes before intimacy
- Dosing interval: up to 6 hours.
- Never double up after a missed dose: resume the normal schedule.
- Store 15–30 °C, dry to protect potency across the shelf life.
Missed doses and adherence
If a dose is missed and the next one is close, skip it. Doubling increases the risk of headache without improving outcomes. Blister packaging and clear dispensing labels measurably improve adherence on film-coated tablet lines.
Avanafil at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drug class | second-generation PDE5 inhibitor |
| Common brand | Stendra |
| Licensed use | erectile dysfunction where fast onset matters |
| Available strengths | 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg |
| Dosage form | film-coated tablet |
| Typical onset | 15–30 minutes |
| Duration / dosing interval | up to 6 hours |
| Storage | 15–30 °C, dry |