Sexual Health Drugs in Nigeria
2 sexual health medications available in Nigeria. Each drug page lists NAFDAC-registered brands, current prices, dosage information, side effects, and where to buy.
Sildenafil and tadalafil — Viagra and Cialis — sell enormously in Nigeria, mostly informally, in an atmosphere of winks and euphemisms that suits counterfeiters perfectly. Erectile dysfunction drugs are among the most faked medicines on earth, and the 'gun powder' and 'manpower' capsules hawked in traffic are either useless or secretly (and unsafely) laced with unmeasured sildenafil. The genuine tablets, bought from a pharmacy, are effective and well understood: sildenafil for the occasion, tadalafil when a longer window matters.
Two health notes belong here rather than in the jokes. These drugs are dangerous with nitrate heart medicines — the combination crashes blood pressure — so a man on chest-pain tablets needs a doctor's clearance first. And new erectile dysfunction in a man over 40 is sometimes the first visible sign of blood vessel disease or diabetes; the symptom deserves a check-up, not just a pill.
Sexual health drug prices in Nigeria
As of July 2026, sexual health medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦800–₦108,000 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 2 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.
| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Sildenafil | ₦800–₦12,000 | ~₦9,520 |
| Tadalafil | ₦1,500–₦30,000 | ~₦98,090 |
Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies and refreshed monthly. Open-market prices are often lower.
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All brand information on this page is cross-referenced with the NAFDAC Greenbook (Nigeria's official registered products database). Pricing reflects typical retail ranges in Nigerian pharmacies and is updated regularly. This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice — always consult a qualified pharmacist or doctor.