Most men can relate to receiving the odd email or targeted ad campaign about products promising harder, firmer erections. And let’s admit it: desperation can strike when you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) symptoms, and you might be willing to try anything. We totally get it, but with a caveat: buyer beware.
Kamagra Oral Jelly is one of those products that raise red flags everywhere. It’s a product sold over the internet without FDA approval claiming to work like sildenafil. However, it may carry many of the same risks as other similar products claiming to treat ED without a prescription.
Let’s take a closer look at Kamagra and understand how it can be hazardous to your health while looking at other safe, effective ED treatment options you can opt for instead.
What is Kamagra?
Kamagra is a Hungary-based company selling a range of products claiming to work as well as popular ED drugs like sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra), known as PDE5 inhibitors.
According to the website, the company claims that their product, Kamagra Oral Jelly, contains sildenafil citrate, the same active ingredient found in branded and generic Viagra. Moreover, Kamagra claims they source it from a certain Ajanta Pharma Ltd, an India-based pharmaceutical company.
However, the claims Kamagra makes about its products, including its oral jelly formula, can neither be independently verified nor substantiated. No studies have been made on their products, and they cannot be legally sold in the United States and the United Kingdom. Nor are any of them approved by their respective regulatory bodies.
While Kamagra Oral Jelly can be bought in the EU, it doesn’t follow that their member states’ medical regulatory boards approve their use for ED.
Granted, the whole medical approval and licensing process can be full of bureaucratic red tape. Most men exploring this solution simply want faster, easier access to products to help overcome their ED problems.
With that being said, if the company says their product contains sildenafil citrate, why worry? Let’s examine why it has a “bad idea” written all over taking Kamagra Oral Jelly.
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Why shouldn’t you take Kamagra Oral Jelly?
Granting – but not conceding – that Kamagra Oral Jelly contains the same active ingredient as Viagra, there’s no way to find out what’s actually in it because it is an unlicensed product.
You can say the same of any medicine sold online by unauthorized or unlicensed manufacturers.
See, as much as 90% of drugs sold online are believed to be counterfeit, especially those claiming to be PDE5 inhibitors. For instance, most fake PDE5 inhibitors sold online (such as counterfeit Viagra) contain significantly lower concentrations of sildenafil than they claim.
Worse, other products contain no sildenafil content at all and can just be repackaged medicine. And perhaps most troublesomely, many investigations revealed that these products contain or are “cut” with horrifyingly dangerous substances like the following:
- Laundry detergent
- Amphetamine
- Paints
- Talcum powder
- Printer ink
They don’t sound like products that can do your ED a lot of good by ingesting them, do they?
That’s where the real risk is in buying Kamagra Oral Jelly or other drugs sold online without a prescription – there’s no reliable way to find out what’s in it.
Interactions and side effects are unpredictable and can lead to disastrous outcomes. And if you have no idea about what other medicines you should abstain from when taking it, there’s a chance that a random ingredient in the drug you buy over the internet might interact with a legitimate prescription drug you currently take.
And since ED is often an indicator of an underlying health condition such as cardiovascular disease, consulting your doctor is of paramount importance if you’re having erection problems – rather than just taking a random medicine you found over the internet.
Ultimately, the hazards of taking these “medicines” are very real and potentially life-threatening for the wrong person.
What safe, proven ED treatment options do I have?
Unlike Kamagra Oral Jelly or similar products of its ilk distributed by unregistered, unlicensed online pharmacies, plenty of safe, proven, and effective ED treatment options abound.
For instance, legitimate PDE5 inhibitor drugs are well-tolerated and effective ED treatments for most men.
PDE5 inhibitor drugs work by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme responsible for breaking down a substance called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which causes penile blood vessels to relax. This process allows cGMP levels to increase, causing increased blood flow into the penis, making for firmer erections.
PDE5 inhibitors are classified under four main types as follows:
- Sildenafil (brand name Viagra). Sildenafil, known as Viagra, works within 30 minutes to one hour after taking it. Studies show that high-dose sildenafil (100 mg) was effective in up to 84% of ED patients. Sildenafil works best when taken on an empty stomach for quicker absorption.
- Tadalafil (brand name Cialis). Tadalafil, or Cialis, works like sildenafil but has a longer duration of effects (up to 36 hours compared to four to six hours for sildenafil). This allows ED patients to enjoy more spontaneous sexual activity.
- Vardenafil (brand name Levitra or Staxyn). Vardenafil, or Levitra/Staxyn, works like sildenafil but is more potent than the latter. It comes in lower doses than sildenafil and is ideally taken around 30 minutes to 1 hour before engaging in sexual activity.
- Avanafil (brand name Stendra). Avanafil is a newer-generation PDE5 inhibitor available only under its branded version Stendra. Since it’s more expensive than the other options, it isn’t used as widely as its other related drugs. However, it works 15 minutes after taking it, and its effects last up to 6 hours.
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What other ED therapy options can I take apart from PDE5 inhibitors?
PDE5 inhibitors enjoy first-line ED treatment status because of their excellent track record in being effective for most men struggling with erectile dysfunction.
However, several other treatment options exist if you happen to be in the minority of ED patients who don’t respond well to PDE5 inhibitors or if you can’t take any of them for medical reasons.
An injectable drug called alprostadil is one of the main non-oral ED medications applied to the shaft of the penis. It goes under the brand names Caverject, Viridal, or Edex. Alprostadil works similarly to PDE5 inhibitors, allowing enhanced blood circulation to the penis, which is an essential condition for erections to happen.
Intraurethral medications, like alprostadil, BiMix (papaverine and phentolamine), and TriMix (papaverine, phentolamine, and alprostadil), are available in the form of gels or pellets to be inserted into the urethra.
Newer, experimental treatments like low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) present tantalizing options for treating ED. While more studies are needed to determine exactly how this option works, preliminary evidence shows that it could potentially reverse damage to penile tissues responsible for erections. This is believed to have a longer-lasting, more permanent outcome for ED patients.
And last but not least, when all else fails, surgical implants are another option for severe ED. A prosthetic or device is inserted into the penis to help them enjoy a more permanent treatment. It must be noted that this option is typically reserved for extreme cases. Still, most patients opting for this treatment are very pleased with their results, with generally fewer potential complications.
Consult your doctor if you have ED
ED is a prevalent, common condition affecting millions of men worldwide. If you have ED symptoms, consult your doctor and follow their advice. Self-diagnosing and self-medicating by buying random, unlicensed products over the internet can have devastating, far-ranging consequences on your health. Any potential benefits are outweighed by the sheer risk associated with taking such products. Don’t cut corners. Always choose a proven, effective treatment for ED.
