CIALIS (Tadalafil) 20mg Tab 4's

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS(s)

Tadalafil

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine requires a doctor's prescription. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine (POM)'.

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

This medicine is used to treat erectile dysfunction, a condition where you are unable to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis, allowing blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited. This medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. Therefore it is taken on an as-needed basis. It can also be used for urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) with or without erectile dysfunction at the same time. It improves blood flow to, and relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder which may reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. For this indication, it has to be taken on a daily basis. This medication may also be used for other conditions. Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure why you are given this medication.

HOW SHOULD YOU USE THIS MEDICINE?

Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor/pharmacist or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed. When taking this medication on an as-needed basis, it usually starts to work within 30 minutes and effective up to 36 hours before sexual activity. When taking on a daily basis, take at approximately the same time daily without regard to timing of sexual activity. This medication may be taken with or without food.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication may cause the following side effects: - Facial flushing where the skin on your face feels hot - Headache - Nausea - Back pain, muscle aches, pain in arms and legs - Nasal congestion Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe. If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, get medical help right away. If it is not treated right away, this can permanently damage your penis.

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