Dapoxetine

Dapoxetine is the first and only drug specifically developed for the treatment of premature ejaculation. For more information on premature ejaculation, please refer to www.controlPE.ph

Dapoxetine is the first and only drug specifically developed for the treatment of premature ejaculation and is now approved in over 50 countries. Based on robust clinical trials involving over 16,000 men worldwide, dapoxetine is proven to be well-tolerated and to significantly improve all measures of premature ejaculation, including control over ejaculation and sexual satisfaction for the couple.^1,2

Dapoxetine is available by prescription in 30 mg and 60 mg oral tablets.

Dapoxetine quickly increases the synaptic levels of serotonin, improving the symptoms of premature ejaculation.^4,5

Dapoxetine should be taken, on-demand, one to three hours before intercourse with a full glass of water.

Dapoxetine is indicated for men with premature ejaculation aged between 18 to 64 years, and is clinically proven to work effectively on the first dose.^1,6 To optimize individual response, dapoxetine should be taken for at least six doses or four weeks.⁶ Dapoxetine should not be taken more than what is prescribed, and should not be taken more than once every 24 hours.⁶

Based on robust clinical trials involving over 16,000 men worldwide, dapoxetine is proven to be well-tolerated.^1,2 Side effects due to dapoxetine are usually mild to moderate and are more frequent in the first week of treatment.^1,2 Such side effects include nausea, dizziness and headache.¹

Dapoxetine is indicated for men with premature ejaculation aged between 18 to 64 years. Dapoxetine is not recommended for those with significant pathological cardiac conditions, including heart failure, conduction abnormalities (e.g. sick sinus syndrome, heart block or atrioventricular conduction abnormalities), significant ischemic and valvular disease, and history of syncope (fainting).⁶ Men with current or past mental problems (such as depression, mania, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia), or eye disorders (such as raised intraocular pressure or those at risk of angle closure glaucoma) are advised to seek advice from their physicians before starting treatment with dapoxetine.

Dapoxetine is effective from the first dose.¹ The recommended starting dose of dapoxetine is 30mg within a 24 hour period.⁶ A careful appraisal of individual benefit-risk of dapoxetine should be performed by the physician after the first four weeks of treatment (or at least after six doses of treatment) to determine whether continuing treatment with dapoxetine is appropriate.⁶

Dapoxetine is the first and only drug specifically developed for premature ejaculation and now approved in over 50 countries. Dapoxetine is proven to be well-tolerated and to significantly improve all measures of premature ejaculation, including control over ejaculation and sexual satisfaction for the couple.^1,2

Men with premature ejaculation have difficulty controlling ejaculation and often ejaculate with little sexual stimulation before or shortly after the penis enters the vagina, which causes bother or distress.⁷

According to the 2013 Asia-Pacific Sexual Behaviours and Satisfaction Survey⁸, 32% of men in Asia-Pacific have some form of premature ejaculation as diagnosed using the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT).⁹

Premature ejaculation can be diagnosed using the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT), a short five-question, psychometrically validated measure to help diagnose premature ejaculation.⁹ The PEDT is available at www.controlPE.ph. Men who think they may have premature ejaculation should speak to their physician for a thorough examination.

Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual dysfunction in men, affecting up to one in three men (31%) in Asia Pacific.¹⁰ Premature ejaculation leads to a decrease in sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life for both men and their partners.^2,10

If a couple is not satisfied with their sex life, they should find out if premature ejaculation is a contributing factor. By speaking to their physician and taking the PEDT assessment⁹ (available at www.controlPE.ph) they can discuss the option of dapoxetine as a treatment for premature ejaculation.