Viagra Soft is the name given to soft, chewable or orally-dissolving tablets of sildenafil citrate. Sildenafil, the main component, is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Such alternative forms can dissolve in the mouth without water.
One of the main contrasts between Viagra Soft and normal Viagra pills is in the way of taking them. For the soft or orally dissolving version, it is either put on the tongue or chewed, which allows the medication to enter the bloodstream through the mucous membranes in the mouth. This means it may take effect quicker than standard tablets that have to be swallowed and absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract.
It is worth noting that despite the fact that sildenafil is FDA-approved, some branded versions like “Viagra Soft” may indicate different dosage forms available in certain countries or through special pharmacies. Of course, a doctor’s consultation is necessary for any prescription ED drug.