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Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg)
Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg) Product information
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Product Information for Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg)
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Muse pellets are used for the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual performance. The treatment comes in the form of a urethral applicator inserted into the penis to help with erectile dysfunction. In order to increase blood flow to the penis, Muse is directly injected into the urethral lining. It improves the ability to produce and sustain an erection by acting as a vasodilator. The generic version of Muse is called alprostadil.
Muse isn't normally a first-choice treatment for erectile dysfunction due to some men experiencing pain and burning after application, if you are unsure of the best form of treatment for you, check out our erectile dysfunction tablets to start off with.
After administration, the erection starts to form in around 5 - 10 minutes and lasts for 30 - 60 minutes. After taking Muse, you should sit for at least 10 minutes while the erection develops, or better yet, stand or walk.
Muse should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celcius (in a fridge). Unopened pouches may be kept at a temperature below 30 degrees Celcius for up to 14 days before use. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Muse pellets are a prescription-only medication and you will need a doctor's prescription to purchase this medication. You can request a prescription through our online doctor's service by following a few easy steps. The cream alternative, Vitaros, like Muse includes the active ingredient Alprostadil and works in a similar way. You can also request Vitaros Cream through our online doctor's service.
Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg) reviews
How to use Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg)
Please read the patient information leaflet before use for full instuctions on how to use.
For an erection: The usual starting dose is 500 micrograms.
Do not use more than 2 doses in one day (24-hour period) or more than 7 doses in 1 week.
Side effects of Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg)
Side Effects of muse
With any medication you take, there is always a risk of side effects. Some are more common than others, and often side effects may subside with the regular usage of the medicine. If the side effects do not subside, you should report them to us, or your GP.
Very common side effects:
- Burning feeling in the urethra
- Painful penis
Common possible side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Muscle spasms
- Low blood pressure
- Minor bleeding in the urethra
- Pain in the testes
- Burning or itching in partner’s vagina
- Bruised penis
- Increased erection
- Peyronie’s disease (condition resulting in pain and abnormal curvature, shortening or narrowing of the penis).
If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately
- You have a long-lasting erection of more than 4 hours
- Your penis becomes scarred, bent or kinked
- Your testes or scrotum become red, swollen or painful, or develop lumps called spermatocele, which are cysts containing sperm
For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.
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Men who cannot tolerate the adverse effects of tablets, who are unable to take them due to medical reasons, or who have seen unsatisfactory results from tablet treatments (PDE5 inhibitors) can go to MUSE as an alternative treatment.
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Alprostadil, the active ingredient in Muse, is inserted into the urethral lining to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Although Muse (alprostadil) works immediately, it's not the best option for treating ED because it can make the penis hurt and burn.
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The use of Muse (alprostadil) should not exceed twice in a 24-hour period. You run a higher chance of developing low blood pressure, penile discomfort, and an extended erection if you take this medicine in excess. Only one dose of Muse (alprostadil) should be administered.
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It is advised to keep Muse in a refrigerator. Prior to usage, MUSE may be stored at room temperature (less than 30°C/86°F) for up to 14 days.
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Taking too much Muse could result in fainting or a painful and prolonged erection.
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During your treatment with Muse, discuss drinking with your doctor. Alcohol may make this drug less effective.
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In most cases, this medication starts working within 5 to 10 minutes. You should try having sex within 10 to 30 minutes of taking the medication. Following ejaculation, an erection may continue.
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Alprostadil is the same active component used to treat ED in both Caverject and Muse. They are not typically used as first-line ED treatments. But if oral ED drugs (like Viagra and Cialis) aren't working, they might be an option.
Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
Muse Pellets (Alprostadil) (500mcg, 1000mcg) - Patient Information Leaflet
- How blood affects erections: the science behind erectile dysfunction
- Why do ED medicines work for some people but not others?
- What is PDE5, and how do PDE5 inhibitors work?
- What we ask (and why) before we prescribe
- Can erectile dysfunction go away on its own?
- Comparing ED treatments, what do men try first?
- Can you have ED and still be healthy?
- Can a device really help with ED? What you need to know about Vertica
- Why ED medicines sometimes stop working
- How to take ED medication safely for the first time
Authored on May 2, 2022
Robert Bradshaw (Pharmacist) - MRPharms BSc(Hons) Pharmacy
Superintendent Pharmacist
GPhC Number: 2036118
Reviewed on May 3, 2022