Virlife Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Boston Pharma |
Active Ingredient | Mesterolone (25mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Androgens Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
Action Class | Androgens |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 551 |
FAQ
What are the common side effects which I may experience while taking Virlife?
The common side effects associated with this medicine are frequent or persistent erection, acne, hirsutism (excess hair growth), weight gain, baldness, mood changes, prostate hyperplasia, increased libido, and gynecomastia (abnormal enlargement of breast in men). If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor as soon as possible.
What is Virlife, and what is it used for?
Virlife contains a medicine called Mesterolone. Mesterolone is a type of naturally occurring male sex hormone, testosterone. It is used in the treatment of male hypogonadism (a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone). It is also used in the treatment of male infertility, caused due to low testosterone levels.
What if I miss a dose of Virlife?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.
How and in what dose should I take Virlife?
You can take this medicine with or without food. The dose and duration for which you need to take this medicine are decided by your doctor depending on your medical condition. Make sure to follow the doctor’s advice. It is recommended that you take this medicine at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in the body.
What if you forget to take Virlife?
If you miss a dose of Virlife, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Virlife Tablet Reviews
Virlife is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. This medicine supplements the amount of male hormone the body produces naturally.
Virlife can be taken with or without food but it is recommended to take this medicine at the same time each day, to ensure consistent levels of the medicine in the body. Regular monitoring of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood is important as this helps to track how well this medication is working. The common side effects associated with this medicine are frequent or persistent erection, acne, weight gain and gynecomastia (abnormal enlargement of breast in men).
How Virlife Tablet Works
Virlife works similar to the natural male sex hormone testosterone. It supplements the amount of male hormone the body produces naturally. It helps in treating conditions associated with low testosterone levels in the body.
How to Use Virlife Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Virlife may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Virlife Tablet
- In Treatment of Male infertility: Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. This may be due to inadequate amount of sex hormone in males which affects the sperm health as well as sperm count. Virlife behaves as the male sex hormone, testostrone, and helps in treating infertility in males. It improves sperm count as well as their quality. This helps proper functioing of sex organs in males and increase schances of conceiving for a female. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.
- In Treatment of Male hypogonadism: Hypogonadism is the improper functioning of reproductive organs, like testes in males and ovaries in females, which causes failure to produce sex hormones required for fertility. Virlife acts as the male sex hormone, testosterone and therefore, improves sperm production in males. This can reduce infertility and helps to treat hypogonadism in males. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Uses of Virlife Tablet
- Treatment of Male hypogonadism
- Treatment of Male infertility
Virlife Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virlife. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Virlife should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virlife may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Virlife during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Virlife during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Virlife in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Virlife alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Virlife.
- You have been prescribed Virlife for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
References
- Mesterolone [Package Insert]. Isando, South Africa: bayer (Pty) Ltd.; 1979.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- MedIndia. Mesterolone.
- ScienceDirect. Mesterolone.