New OTC Erectile Dysfunction Drug

From Medscape release:

The FDA has granted over-the-counter marketing authorization to MED3000 (Eroxon), the first nonprescription topical gel for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), maker Futura Medical announced on Monday.

So now you can get Eroxon for erection. 😉

Wonder what the stuff does when it comes on contact with vaginal tissues?

OTC drugs/supplements are approved by the FDA for not causing harm. They don’t approve them for effectiveness. Most are a scam as far as their real benefit.

I found this in a Forbes article:

“Eroxon actually consists of two different medications: a vasodilator called glyceryl trinitrate and an alpha-blocker named phentolamine. Vasodilators are medications that can relax the walls of blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through them. Alpha-blockers can relax muscles in the penis, which further promotes blood flow.”

It may be more than just another snake oil product.

Another article described the Phase 3 testing as not being as effective as tadalifil (Cialis). They will market and exploit the positive facts but not mention the negative or “not positive”; also read in one study it is was 48% effective (a bit more effective than a placebo). Not sure how reliable any news sources (positive or negative) are.

IMHO, Don’t get caught holding your dick on this one, until more scientific data is provided. News articles can be heavily influenced by the manufacturer.

I can see my husband sending me to get this someday to make up for all the times I made him buy me pads...

@Rigel I agree but at least this OTC actually contains known medications. Aside from effectiveness consider the safety aspects. Viagra and drugs like it do have some safety concerns.

@Srgfgahs The ingredients may be safe by themselves. I’m always skeptical of any “miracle” drug. It sounds like it’s a topical vasodilator, which for some could (that’s a big question mark) have adverse effects. I didn’t look for any warnings that come with it.

I’m done here, hopefully it works and can improve sex for many who don’t want to talk about their problem with their doc. Easier to get etc. I’d still check with my doc before using it.

FDA did approve it, but drugs.co says it won’t be available in the US until 2025. So @PatientH will have to wait a bit to get even with her husband. 😀