Product Details: Cialis (Tadalafil)

Brand Name Options - Manufacturer: Eli Lilly

Generic Options - Manufacturer: Generic

What are Generics? A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, how it is taken, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name and works the same way in the body in the same amount of time.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is the generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (e.g. different shape or color), as trademark laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to invent a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name drug and sell it at substantial discounts.

Description

This medicine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction ( ED). Following sexual stimulation Tadalafil tablet works by helping the blood vessels in your penis to relax, allowing the flow of blood into your penis. The result of this is improved erectile function. Tadalafil will not help you if you do not have erectile dysfunction.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. An additional patient information leaflet is available with this medicine. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. TAKE THIS MEDICINE by mouth as needed before sexual activity as directed by your doctor. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE more often than once daily. If you are taking certain other medicines you may only be able to take this medicine one time every two or three days. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more information. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.

Cautions

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. THIS MEDICINE MAY RARELY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR VISION CHANGES. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. TO MINIMIZE DIZZINESS OR LIGHTHEADEDNESS, sit up or stand slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. Alcohol may increase your risk for side effects, including headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness. AVOID EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS of alcohol when using this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. Your dose is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and the other medicines you are taking. SEXUAL ACTIVITY may put extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems and experience any symptoms while having sex, stop having sex and tell your doctor immediately. These symptoms include severe dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or nausea. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN THE ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine. THIS MEDICINE SHOULD NOT BE USED IN WOMEN OR CHILDREN.

Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include headache, flushing, stomach upset or nausea, heartburn, stuffy or runny nose, back pain, muscle pain, or vision changes such as trouble telling the difference between blue and green or seeing a blue tinge to objects. If these continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience vision loss in one or both eyes. In the unlikely event that you have a painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems may occur. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, unusual swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Active Ingredients

Tadalafil