“Sex time badhane ki tablet name” is one of the most common medicine searches in India.
If you have not tried the simple methods yet, start with our guide on how to last longer in bed. If you usually finish within about a minute, read our guide to premature ejaculation and its treatment. For erection problems and tests, see our guide to men’s sexual health in India.
Sex timing tablets compared: names and what they do
Only two medicines are specifically approved for premature ejaculation, according to European guidelines: dapoxetine tablets and a lidocaine/prilocaine numbing spray. Everything else is either used “off-label” by doctors or has no good evidence.
| Type | What it does | Delays ejaculation? | Main risks | Prescription? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapoxetine (a short-acting selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)) | Changes serotonin signalling that controls ejaculation | Yes, modestly | Nausea, dizziness, headache; rare fainting, worse with alcohol | Yes |
| Other SSRI antidepressants (daily or on demand) | Same pathway, used off-label | Yes | Nausea, low desire, tiredness; must not be stopped suddenly | Yes |
| Lidocaine/prilocaine spray or cream | Numbs the head of the penis | Yes | Numbness in you or your partner; allergy | Yes for the approved spray |
| Erection tablets (sildenafil, tadalafil) | Improve blood flow for an erection | Not on their own | Headache, flushing, dizziness; dangerous with nitrate heart medicines | Yes (ask your doctor) |
| “30 minute” or “1 ghanta” capsules sold online or over the counter | Unknown; often unlabelled mixtures | No good evidence | Hidden drugs and heavy metals | Usually sold without one |
There is no single “best” sex timing tablet. The right choice, if any, depends on whether the problem is timing, erections or both, and on your heart, blood pressure and other medicines.
Dapoxetine and other SSRI tablets
Dapoxetine is a short-acting member of the SSRI family, the same family as many antidepressants. It is designed to be taken only when needed, not daily. In India, the drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) approved dapoxetine for premature ejaculation in men aged 18 to 64, and later approved a combination with sildenafil for men who have both erection problems and premature ejaculation.
How much it helps: according to the European Association of Urology (EAU), the two approved strengths increased the time to ejaculation 2.5-fold and 3.0-fold on average. So a man who lasted one minute might last two and a half to three minutes. Side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, headache and dizziness. Fainting was reported in about 0.1% of men in the main trials. Many men stop: in one analysis, about 90% had stopped by two years, most often because of cost or disappointment that it was not a cure.
Doctors sometimes prescribe other SSRI antidepressants, daily or on demand, for premature ejaculation. This is off-label but supported by guidelines. These medicines should not be stopped suddenly, and some can affect sperm, so tell your doctor if you are trying for a baby. Tramadol, a painkiller, is sometimes used, but EAU advises caution because long-term safety, including addiction, is uncertain.
Numbing sprays and creams
A lidocaine/prilocaine spray reduces sensitivity of the head of the penis. In a trial of 300 European men with lifelong premature ejaculation, the average time rose from 0.6 minutes to 3.8 minutes with the spray over three months, compared with 1.1 minutes on placebo. EAU says creams can raise the time from 1–2 minutes to 6–9 minutes.
The main problems are numbness and, if the medicine reaches your partner, numbness for them too. EAU advises using a condom after applying a cream, or washing it off before sex. Couples trying for a baby should not use these products. Do not use one if you or your partner are allergic to local anaesthetics.
Erection tablets (sildenafil, tadalafil): do they help timing?
Not on their own. EAU notes that in men without erection problems, sildenafil did not significantly lengthen the time to ejaculation, though it did improve confidence and sense of control and shortened the time needed for a second erection. These tablets help most when early ejaculation is driven by worry about losing the erection. Doctors sometimes combine them with an SSRI.
National Health Service (NHS) lists common side effects such as headache, dizziness, a blocked nose and changes in vision. They are not suitable for everyone, including men who have recently had a heart attack or stroke, or who have low or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
“30 minute” and “1 ghanta” capsules
These capsules, sold online, at roadside stalls or by social-media sellers, usually have no published trials. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that many sexual-enhancement and stamina pills are likely to contain dangerous hidden ingredients. At a South Indian hospital, doctors found an undeclared pharmaceutical drug in 27.7% of 386 alternative-medicine products taken by patients who had fallen ill.
If a capsule works “too well”, it may contain a hidden erection drug or another medicine you did not choose to take. Our review of desi and Ayurvedic timing medicine covers the herbs, hidden drugs and how to check a label.
Safety warnings everyone should know
- Never combine erection tablets with nitrates. NHS says sildenafil is not usually prescribed with nitrates such as glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) for chest pain, and warns against poppers (amyl nitrate). The combination can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure.
- No alcohol with dapoxetine. Its patient information says alcohol can add to its sedative effects and raise the risk of fainting. Feeling sick, sweaty or confused can be warning signs; sit or lie down.
- Do not double up. Taking a timing capsule on top of a prescribed tablet can combine hidden and declared drugs.
- Buy only on prescription from a licensed pharmacy. Products from unknown websites may be fake or mislabelled.
What to ask your doctor
- Is my problem timing, erections, or both? Which should we treat first?
- Is it safe for my heart, blood pressure, liver and kidneys, and with my other medicines?
- What side effects should I expect, and which ones mean I should stop and call you?
- Would a spray suit me better than a tablet? Should my partner know anything?
- How long should I try it before we review, and should I combine it with stop-start practice?
- We are trying for a baby. Does this change anything?
Before tablets: what works without medicine
Guidelines agree that behavioural methods are worth trying, and that combining them with medicine may work better than either alone. Stop-start and squeeze practice, pelvic floor exercises, a thicker condom and less performance anxiety all help some men. Sleep, exercise, weight, alcohol and blood sugar affect erections and stamina. Check your weight with the Asian cut-offs on our body mass index (BMI) calculator. If erections are weakening, read our guide to erection problems in young men.
When to see a doctor
See the full list of warning signs in our sexual health guide.
Emergency: get help now
- Chest pain, severe breathlessness or fainting during or after sex, or after any sex tablet: call 112.
- An erection that lasts more than 4 hours (priapism): go to hospital.
- Swelling of the face, lips or throat, or trouble breathing after a tablet or spray: call 112.
Prompt review: within days
- Sudden loss of vision after an erection tablet: stop it and get checked the same day.
- Low mood or agitation after starting an SSRI. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call 112 or Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), the Government of India’s mental-health helpline (14416).
Routine review
Book an appointment before starting any timing medicine, if you usually finish within about a minute, or if erections are weakening. A general physician, urologist or psychiatrist can help.
How Disha can help
Disha is an AI health coach that chats and calls in Hindi, English and Hinglish. It does not diagnose, prescribe, recommend medicines or treat premature ejaculation, and it does not replace a doctor. It can help with the habits that support sexual health: sleep, exercise, weight, alcohol and stress. The onboarding call of about 15–20 minutes is conducted by Disha, the AI; no human is on the call, and you share only what you choose. Read how Disha coaching works.
This is not medical advice. This page is general education for adults (18+), not a diagnosis, a prescription or a recommendation to buy any product. Medicine names are given for information only. Do not start, stop or combine any medicine because of it. In an emergency, call 112; Disha does not provide emergency care.
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the tablet to increase sex time?
The only tablet specifically approved for premature ejaculation, in India and Europe, is dapoxetine, a short-acting SSRI that a doctor prescribes. Doctors also use other SSRI antidepressants off-label, and a lidocaine/prilocaine numbing spray is approved in Europe. Erection tablets such as sildenafil do not delay ejaculation on their own. Take none of these without a doctor’s assessment.
Which tablet should I take before sex?
None, unless a doctor has prescribed it for you. The right medicine depends on whether the problem is timing, erections or both, and on your heart, blood pressure and other medicines. Tablets bought without a prescription may contain hidden drugs. Start with stop-start practice and a thicker condom, and see a doctor if you usually finish within about a minute.
Does sildenafil increase sex timing?
Not on its own. European guidelines note that sildenafil did not significantly lengthen the time to ejaculation in men without erection problems, though it improved confidence and shortened the time to a second erection. It helps when early finishing is caused by worry about losing the erection. It must never be taken with nitrate heart medicines or poppers.
Is dapoxetine safe?
For most healthy men it is generally tolerable when prescribed. Common side effects are nausea, headache, diarrhoea and dizziness, and about 0.1% of men in trials fainted. It is not suitable for everyone: tell your doctor about heart problems, fainting, epilepsy, mood disorders, liver or kidney problems and all other medicines. Do not drink alcohol with it.
Can I take a timing tablet with alcohol?
No. Dapoxetine’s patient information says alcohol can add to its sedative effects and raise the risk of fainting. NHS advises avoiding too much alcohol with sildenafil because it makes erections harder. Alcohol also lowers your judgement about combining pills. If you feel faint, sick or sweaty after a tablet, sit or lie down straight away.
Do “30 minute” timing capsules work?
There is no good evidence that they do. They usually have no published trials, and the US FDA warns that many stamina and sexual-enhancement pills contain dangerous hidden ingredients. If a capsule seems to work strongly, it may contain a hidden prescription drug. That is especially risky for men with heart disease or on heart medicines.
Are delay sprays safe for my partner?
The medicine can transfer and cause numbness for your partner. European guidelines suggest using a condom after applying a cream, or washing it off before sex. Do not use these products if either of you is allergic to local anaesthetics, and avoid them if you are trying for a baby. Use only a product a doctor has advised.
Sources
- European Association of Urology. EAU Guidelines on Sexual and Reproductive Health: Disorders of Ejaculation. Accessed September 2026. Supports: dapoxetine and lidocaine/prilocaine spray as the only approved treatments; 2.5- and 3.0-fold increases; 0.1% syncope; about 90% discontinuation at two years; creams from 1–2 to 6–9 minutes; condom or washing; conception caution; sildenafil does not significantly improve latency; tramadol caution.
- Dinsmore WW, Wyllie MG. PSD502 improves ejaculatory latency, control and sexual satisfaction when applied topically 5 min before intercourse in men with premature ejaculation. BJU International, 2009. Supports: 300 men; 0.6 to 3.8 minutes with spray vs 1.1 minutes with placebo over three months.
- McCarty E, Dinsmore W. Dapoxetine: an evidence-based review of its effectiveness in treatment of premature ejaculation. Core Evidence, 2012. Supports: dapoxetine designed for on-demand use; improved control and satisfaction over placebo.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. NDAC (Reproductive and Urology) recommendations, and FDCs approved in 2020. Supports: dapoxetine approved for premature ejaculation in men 18 to 64; sildenafil plus dapoxetine for co-existing erection problems and premature ejaculation.
- NHS. Sildenafil. Accessed September 2026. Supports: not usually prescribed with nitrates; poppers; priapism over 4 hours; common side effects; who should not take it; alcohol.
- Patient.info. Dapoxetine tablets. Accessed September 2026. Supports: no alcohol (sedation and fainting); warning signs of fainting; conditions to tell the doctor about.
- Shindel AW, Althof SE, Carrier S, et al. Disorders of Ejaculation: An AUA/SMSNA Guideline. American Urological Association, 2020. Supports: combining behavioural and medical treatment may work better than either alone.
- US Food and Drug Administration. Sexual Enhancement and Energy Product Notifications. Accessed September 2026. Supports: stamina and sexual-enhancement pills likely to contain dangerous hidden ingredients.
- Philips CA, Oommen TT, Theruvath AH, et al. Analysis of 386 alternative medicinal products implicated in liver injury. Frontiers in Gastroenterology, 2026. Supports: undeclared pharmaceutical in 27.7% of products in a South Indian hospital series.
Related reads
- Men’s sexual health in India: symptoms, tests and treatment: the overview this page sits under, with the full warning-sign list.
- Premature ejaculation: causes, daily habits and when to see a doctor: when early finishing is a medical problem.
- How to last longer in bed: normal time and what works: techniques and habits to try before any tablet.
- Desi timing medicine: what the evidence says: ashwagandha, shilajit, Patanjali and hidden drugs in herbal pills.
- Erection problems in young men: causes, tests and when erection tablets make sense.
- Penis enlargement medicine: what the evidence says: why no tablet changes size, and the hidden drugs found in enlargement pills.
- All sexual wellness articles: every Disha article on men’s sexual health in one place.
- BMI calculator with Indian cut-offs: weight matters for erection health and stamina.
