Tentex Forte Tablet: Uses, Ingredients, Dose, Side Effects

Tentex Forte Tablet is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by The Himalaya Drug Company. It is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction of varied etiology.

Tentex Forte Tablet Ingredients

Latakasthuri – Hibiscus abelmoschus – 10 mg – Acts as aphrodisiac, improves vigor.
Ashvagandha – Indian ginseng – Withania somnifera – 65 mg – It has anti-stress and hypotensive activities. Acts as aphrodisiac, useful in erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
Vriddadaru – Argyreia speciosa – 32 mg
Kapikacchu – Mucuna pruriens – 32 mg – It is widely used in treating neurological and sexual disorders.
Trivanga Bhasma – Ayurvedic medicine – 32 mg
Shilajeet (purified) – Asphaltum – 32 mg – Useful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and genito-urinary tract diseases.
Kumkuma – Saffron – Crocus sativus – 25 mg – Used for the treatment of impotency, acts as immunity enhancer and memory booster.
Shuddha kupilu – Strychnos nux vomica (detoxified) – 16 mg
Makardhwaj – Ayurvedic medicine – 16 mg – It is used in anti ageing and aphrodisiac treatment.
Salabmisri – Orchis mascula – 16 mg – Acts as aphrodisiac, nervine tonic.
Akarkarabha – Anacyclus pyrethrum – 16 mg
Bala – Sida cordifolia – 16 mg
Shalmali – Bombax malabaricum – 16 mg – Improves sperm or semen quality and quantity.
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum – 5 mg
Processed in Bala – Country mallow – Sida cordifolia – natural aphrodisiac.
Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus – Aphrodisiac, improves quality and quantity of sperm and semen.
Vidari – Ipomoea digitata – Aphrodisiac, general tonic.
Nagavalli – Betel – Piper betle
Ashvagandha – Indian ginseng – Withania somnifera
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris – It does increase libido in both men and women. It is also known to promote sperm production.
Guduchi – Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia
Vriddadaru – Argyreia speciosa – Improves sperm and semen quality and quantity and has anti-anxiety activity.
Babool – Acacia arabica fruit
Dashamoola – Group of ten drugs.

Indications

Treats Erectile dysfunction.
Regulates testosterone levels and boosts confidence.
Manages stress and depression.

Dosage

2 tablets twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks.
Repeat the course every 6 months, if necessary.
Or as directed by the physician.

With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine

Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.

Contraindications

Tentex forte is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, advanced arteriosclerosis, chronic renal diseases and cardiac failure.

 Presentation: 10 tablets

Tentex Forte Tablet Side effects

There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.                                                                      
Manufactured by:  The Himalaya Drug Company.

How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice. 

Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

Habit forming

Is this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a few months of usage?
This medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it does not cause any ill effects.