Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Alprostadil Cream

Alprostadil Cream

Generic namealprostadil
Drug classProstaglandin E1 vasodilator
FormsCream (urethral cream), Injection, Urethral pellet (urethral application)

Alprostadil cream is a medicine applied to the tip of the penis to treat erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting or keeping an erection). It is also available as an injection or as a small pellet placed into the urethra.

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  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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