Indian Sildenafil and Viagra Tablet Names
In India, sildenafil is sold under many generic brand names such as Manforce, Suhagra, Penegra, Zenegra and Kamagra, usually at a fraction of branded Viagra's price.
In India, sildenafil — the active ingredient in Viagra — is sold under many generic brand names, such as Manforce, Suhagra, Penegra, Zenegra and Kamagra, usually at a fraction of the price of Pfizer's branded Viagra. These generics contain the same active ingredient and treat erectile dysfunction in the same way; the main differences are the brand name and the cost.
Knowing these names helps explain why Indian sildenafil is so much cheaper and so widely available. It also underlines the importance of buying responsibly, since wide availability can come with quality and misuse concerns.
What are the Indian sildenafil and Viagra tablet names?
Sildenafil is marketed in India under numerous brand names. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension, and it works by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme to increase blood flow. The branded original is Viagra, made by Pfizer, while local manufacturers sell the same molecule under their own labels at lower prices.
Common Indian brands
Several names appear again and again. The most widely recognised include:
- Manforce
- Suhagra
- Penegra
- Zenegra
- Kamagra, Cenforce and Assurans
Other brands include Ceverta, Vega, Aronix, Liberize, Nipatra and Revatio (the version used for pulmonary hypertension).
Generic versus branded price
The price gap is striking. Pfizer's Viagra has sold for around ₹527 per tablet in India, while generic versions such as Manforce, Suhagra, Penegra and Zenegra have averaged about ₹52 — roughly one-tenth of the price. Because the active ingredient is identical, these generics make the medication accessible to far more people, much like generic sildenafil does elsewhere; see the easiest way to get Viagra for how access works more generally.
Strengths and how it is taken
Indian sildenafil tablets come in the usual strengths. They are available in 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, taken orally and swallowed whole, preferably on an empty stomach or after a low-fat meal for best absorption. The colour and markings vary by brand, which is one reason people ask what colour Viagra pills are, and the duration depends on the dose, as covered in how long sildenafil 25 mg lasts.
Buy responsibly
Affordability should not come at the cost of safety. Sildenafil is a prescription medicine, and in India there have been concerns about it being sold loosely without proper checks, which raises the risk of misuse or counterfeit products. The safest course is to obtain it with a prescription from a licensed pharmacy, so you know the product is genuine and appropriate for you. You can return to the male sexual dysfunction section for more.
Frequently asked questions
- Are Indian sildenafil brands the same as Viagra?
- They contain the same active ingredient, sildenafil, and work the same way; the difference is the brand name and price.
- Why are they so much cheaper?
- They are generics made by local manufacturers, often around one-tenth of the price of branded Viagra.
- Do I still need a prescription?
- Yes. Sildenafil is a prescription medicine; buying it from a licensed pharmacy protects you from counterfeit or unsuitable products.