What Does Viagra Look Like? Brand, Generic & Fakes

What brand Viagra looks like

The Viagra (sildenafil) label calls the tablets “blue, film-coated, rounded-diamond-shaped tablets.” All listed strengths carry PFIZER; the VGR imprint identifies the strength. Use the table to compare both sides.

Looking for treatment rather than checking a refill? Start with an online ED visit: Independent licensed providers assess whether treatment is appropriate. Prescription required. For background, read our sildenafil guide or Viagra cost guide.

Brand vs generic vs counterfeit: sildenafil by strength

Color is a comparison point, not an authenticity test. These are named US label examples. The FDA red flags apply at every strength; they are not descriptions of a particular counterfeit tablet.

Sources: Viagra (sildenafil) label; Jubilant Cadista sildenafil label; Camber sildenafil label. FDA pharmacy guidance. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.

Read the entire imprint, including letters and both sides. The number alone does not identify a tablet.

What generic Viagra (sildenafil) looks like

A different manufacturer can mean a different-looking tablet. Compare the Jubilant Cadista sildenafil label and Camber sildenafil label above. FDA-approved generics must match the brand’s active ingredient, strength and dosage form and be bioequivalent; appearance alone does not establish those requirements (FDA generic drug facts for sildenafil and tadalafil).

What about white, round sildenafil 20 mg? The REVATIO (sildenafil) label is for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and describes “White to off-white, film-coated, round tablets” with RVT 20 / VLE. That is a different labeled product from Viagra; confirm the prescription with your pharmacist (Viagra (sildenafil) label).

For purchase questions, read whether sildenafil is over the counter and what to know about free Viagra samples.

What a Cialis (tadalafil) pill looks like

The Cialis (tadalafil) label describes “almond-shaped tablets” in “different sizes and different shades of yellow.” The table covers its How Supplied list, alongside one generic manufacturer; it does not cover every tadalafil product.

Sources: Cialis (tadalafil) label; Teva tadalafil label. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.

Continue with our generic Cialis guide or tadalafil guide.

How to check a pill without guessing

Match three things: the bottle label, the imprint and the manufacturer’s DailyMed label. Then ask the pharmacist who filled it if anything does not line up.

1. Read the pharmacy label. Look for the drug name, strength and manufacturer; ask the pharmacy for any missing details.
2. Find that manufacturer’s label on DailyMed. Compare the color, shape and imprint with the How Supplied section; for brand sildenafil use the Viagra (sildenafil) label.
3. Ask the pharmacist. FDA lists a licensed pharmacist on staff as a sign of a safe pharmacy (FDA online pharmacy tips).

NLM retired Pillbox in January 2021 and notes that DailyMed and MedlinePlus “do not provide pill identification” (NLM). A matching imprint only shows the tablet resembles the real one; it cannot prove what is inside.

Fake Viagra: red flags FDA lists

No visual check can prove what is inside. FDA says counterfeit medicines can have incorrect ingredients or an incorrect amount of active drug (FDA counterfeit medicine guidance). Compare the labeled appearance in the Viagra (sildenafil) label, then verify the source.

Check the seller as well as the tablet: FDA flags missing prescriptions, missing pharmacy licensing, no pharmacist to answer questions, suspicious discounts and damaged or expired packaging (FDA online pharmacy guidance). Use FDA BeSafeRx to check pharmacy information.

FDA also warns about sexual-enhancement products marketed as supplements or natural treatments; absence from its notification list does not establish safety (FDA sexual-enhancement notifications). Read our guides to Rhino pills and Green Lumber.

What each path includes

Pick the path that matches your question. Identifying a pill and getting a prescription are different steps.

Sources: FDA online pharmacy tips; FDA BeSafeRx; Jubilant Cadista sildenafil label; Camber sildenafil label; Viagra (sildenafil) label; Cialis (tadalafil) label; FDA compounding Q&A; Mendoxa care information. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.

Before a visit, compare ED medication options and list every medicine you take, including anything bought online.

Label hard stops

Label hard stops (nitrates, riociguat, an erection over 4 hours, sudden vision or hearing loss) are listed once in our sildenafil guide, from the Viagra (sildenafil) label and Cialis (tadalafil) label.

Make an online ED visit your next step

Need ED care? Start with a provider assessment. Share your health history and current medicines during the online visit. Independent licensed providers decide whether treatment is appropriate. Prescription required. See how Mendoxa ED care works.

Mendoxa’s product is distinct from brand or generic Viagra: it is a compounded 3-in-1 rapid-dissolve tablet containing sildenafil, tadalafil and apomorphine, and it is not FDA-approved. The Viagra (sildenafil) label, Cialis (tadalafil) label and APOKYN (apomorphine) label concern separate products; they do not establish the safety or effectiveness of this combination.

Use the visit to discuss whether an FDA-approved medicine or a compounded option fits your needs. Read about the compounded combination ED tablet; prices below apply if prescribed. FDA distinguishes compounded medicines from approved generics.

Mendoxa ED plans and prices

The Mendoxa ED tablet is a compounded rapid-dissolve tablet with sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra), tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis) and apomorphine (APOKYN label). It dissolves under the tongue. A licensed clinician decides if it fits you and selects the strength. Compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.

The 3-month total covers three months at the monthly tablet quantity shown.

If prescribed · Cancel anytime · Available in 49 states (not California). Prices from the Mendoxa intake at try.mendoxa.co/f/ed on Oct 25, 2026. The intake always shows the current price.

FAQ

Is generic Viagra blue?

Not necessarily. The Jubilant Cadista sildenafil label and Camber sildenafil label both describe white tablets. FDA says approved generics have the same active ingredient and strength as the brand and are bioequivalent (FDA generic drug facts).

What does VGR100 on a pill mean?

VGR100 marks the 100 mg brand Viagra tablet, with “PFIZER” on the other side; VGR25 and VGR50 mark the 25 mg and 50 mg tablets (Viagra (sildenafil) label). A tablet with this imprint but a different color or shape should be checked by a pharmacist.

Why is my sildenafil white, round and 20 mg?

The REVATIO (sildenafil) label describes white to off-white round 20 mg tablets marked RVT 20 / VLE and labels the product for PAH. Other manufacturers have different imprints. Check your own label and ask the pharmacist what was prescribed; the REVATIO (sildenafil) label tells patients not to combine it with Viagra or other PDE5 inhibitors.

What does a Cialis pill look like?

Brand Cialis is a yellow, almond-shaped tablet debossed “C 5”, “C 10” or “C 20” (Cialis (tadalafil) label). Generic tadalafil differs by maker; the Teva tadalafil label describes pale yellow oval tablets marked 09, 10 or 11.

How can I tell if my Viagra is fake?

You often cannot tell by looking. FDA flags medicine that looks different from your usual refill, damaged or foreign-language packaging, no prescription requirement and prices that seem too good to be true (FDA online pharmacy tips). Counterfeits may contain the wrong ingredient or none at all (FDA counterfeit medicine).

Can I identify Viagra by color alone?

No. Use the imprint, manufacturer and labeled description together: compare the Viagra (sildenafil) label with the Jubilant Cadista sildenafil label. A visual match cannot verify ingredients; FDA warns that counterfeit medicines can contain incorrect ingredients or amounts (FDA counterfeit medicine guidance). Ask the dispensing pharmacist if you are unsure.

References

1. DailyMed: VIAGRA (sildenafil citrate) tablet, film coated, label revised 12/2017. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
2. DailyMed: CIALIS (tadalafil) tablet, film coated, label revised 3/2026. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
3. DailyMed: APOKYN (apomorphine hydrochloride) injection, label revised 6/2022. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
4. FDA (Drugs@FDA): VIAGRA (sildenafil) prescribing information, NDA 020895. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
5. FDA (Drugs@FDA): CIALIS (tadalafil) prescribing information, NDA 021368. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
6. FDA: Compounding and the FDA, questions and answers. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
7. DailyMed: REVATIO (sildenafil) label, Viatris Specialty LLC. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
8. DailyMed: sildenafil tablets label, Jubilant Cadista (ED, 25/50/100 mg). Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
9. DailyMed: sildenafil tablets label, Camber (ED, 25/50/100 mg). Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
10. DailyMed: tadalafil tablets label, Teva. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
11. FDA: Generic Drug Facts. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
12. FDA: BeSafeRx, your source for online pharmacy information. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
13. FDA: How to Buy Medicines Safely From an Online Pharmacy. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
14. FDA: Counterfeit Medicine. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
15. FDA: Sexual enhancement and energy product notifications. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
16. NLM Technical Bulletin: Pillbox retirement. Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
17. Mendoxa ED care (product, format, max 1 dose per 24 hours). Accessed Oct 25, 2026.
18. Mendoxa ED intake: plan prices (term_options). Accessed Oct 25, 2026.

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