If you’re searching for ways to treat your erectile dysfunction, you may have come across medication called Kamagra.
While commonly discussed in online forums, it’s important you know the facts about Kamagra. Like what it claims to do, how safe it is, and whether you can buy it legally in the UK.
To help you understand more about what Kamagra is, this article answers some frequently asked questions, including:
- What is Kamagra?
- Is it legal?
- What is Kamagra Oral Jelly?
- Is Kamagra available in the UK?
- Where can you buy Kamagra?
- How does Kamagra compare to Viagra?
What Is Kamagra?
Kamagra tablets are manufactured in India by a company called Ajanta Pharma and sold online to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It claims to contain the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, which is the same active ingredient as Viagra.
Sildenafil works by improving blood flow to the blood vessels in the penis when sexually stimulated. This increased blood flow helps you get and maintain an erection.
Is Kamagra Legal?
Kamagra is not sold in the UK and is not legal in the UK or anywhere in Europe. While you might be able to buy Kamagra online from some sites, none of them will be EU or UK-regulated online pharmacies.
This is because Kamagra does not have a license in the EU or UK, which ensures medication is safe and contains the active ingredients it claims to include. It does not adhere to the standards set out by local pharmaceutical bodies or the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
The drug is also not approved for use in the US.
Is Kamagra Safe?
Registered pharmacies won’t sell you Kamagra. And it’s potentially dangerous to buy medication from sites that aren’t registered pharmacies.
While it may be cheaper than licensed medication, you can’t guarantee that what you’re buying is what you’re getting.
Read our post on how to determine if an online pharmacy is safe before buying any medication online.
What is Kamagra Oral Jelly?
Kamagra Oral Jelly is simply Kamagra but in a jelly-like form. Again, it must be stressed that this is not a licensed medication in the EU and UK and it’s illegal to supply it.
Is Kamagra Available in the UK?
Kamagra is not available in the UK. It is not licensed for use in the UK or in Europe. This means a pharmacy can not legally obtain and issue this medication and a doctor is unable to prescribe it.
It’s not worth the risk of either purchasing medications abroad or if you can’t determine either the authenticity or contents of the medication.
You can get Sildenafil, or the branded version, Viagra, legally with a prescription. You can also buy Viagra Connect over the counter.
Where Can You Buy Kamagra?
Kamagra is manufactured in India and many sites online claim to sell it. However, we advise that you shouldn’t buy Kamagra for the reasons set out above.
Instead, speak to your GP about licensed treatment for erectile dysfunction. Or visit our online doctor service.
Is Kamagra the Same as Viagra?
Kamagra is not a legal medication in the EU and UK. Whereas Viagra (pictured above) is a licensed medication you can legally get on prescription.
While Kamagra claims to contain the same ingredient as Viagra, and it’s used for the same condition (ED), it’s hard to know the similarities beyond that.
It is difficult to compare the effectiveness of these medications because there are no reliable clinical studies that assess how safe Kamagra is or determine what its actual ingredients are.
Kamagra Side Effects
If you take Kamagra, your risk of unexpected side effects increases because the drug may not contain the amount of the ingredient it claims to contain. It might not even contain the ingredient at all.
Summary
While often discussed in internet forums and elsewhere online, Kamagra is not a legal drug in the EU or the US.
While it purportedly contains sildenafil, it’s difficult to guarantee the authenticity of the medication or its ingredients.
So, if you’re experiencing erectile dysfunction, speak to your GP or pharmacist. Or complete our online consultation to find out if Viagra or sildenafil is suitable for you.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on December 3, 2019. It has been updated for accuracy, readability and comprehensiveness.
