Sildenafil citrate is the main substance of the drugs used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction which is a sexual disorder in men. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also approved the use of sildenafil citrate for the treatment of this condition, which occurs in one out of 40 men. The chemical composition of sildenafil citrate causes certain muscles to relax and cause more blood flow to this area. In addition to the expected benefit, the sildenafil citrate compound also causes a number of health problems according to the biological and physiological state of the person using it.

Recent inspections conducted by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock revealed that sildenafil citrate was also present as an active ingredient in some vegetable food supplements and energy drinks. Sildenafil citrate and its components were found in inspections carried out in establishments that produce food supplements or soft drinks. The most important issue to know about sildenafil citrate is that those who suffer from heart problems and chest pain should never use these drinks. In addition, women and persons under the age of 18 should not take sildenafil citrate.

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock issued the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on Food Additives in 2013. This regulation describes the list of food additives, conditions of use and labeling rules that can be used, based on consumer health, consumer rights, the prevention of injustice in food production and sale and the protection of nature where appropriate. Producer companies must comply with the principles of this regulation prepared in parallel with the directive 1333 / 2008 / EC issued by the European Union.

Sildenafil citrate (sildenafil citrate) analyzes are performed in authorized laboratories. In these studies, high performance liquid chromatography method (HPLC) is used which allows the application of moving phase at higher pressure and separation at higher resolution. The current legal regulations and published standards are also complied with.