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About Cialis


Cialis, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction and does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Use of Cialis is not recommended if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, and/or recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking Cialis with a nitrate medicine can cause a severe decrease in blood pressure, leading to fainting, stroke, or heart attack.

Prior to taking Cialis, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

Heart disease
A recent history a heart attack, stroke or congestive heart failure
Angina
High or low blood pressure
Liver or kidney disease
Blood cell disorder
Bleeding disorder
Stomach ulcer
Retinitis pigmentosa
Peyronie's disease; and/or
If sexual intercourse is contra-indicated for health reasons.

When taken as needed, Cialis is taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. This medication’s effect on sexual ability may last up to 36 hours. Therefore, do not take more than once daily as needed.

Ingredients of Cialis

The active ingredient in Cialis is Tadalafil. Each Cialis tablet for oral administration contains:

Lactose monohydrate
Croscarmellose sodium
Hydroxypropylcellulose
Microcrystalline cellulose
Sodium laurylsulphate
Magnesium stearate

Cialis tablet for oral administration film-coating contains:

Lactose monohydrate
Hypromellose
Triacetin
Titanium dioxide (E171)
Iron oxide (E172)
Talc

Comes in the strength of

Available by prescription only, Cialis Tadalafil is available as oral tablets in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg strengths. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.

Side Effects of Cialis

As with any drug product, there may be side effects. The most commonly reported side effects in patients treated with Cialis during the testing of the product were:

Headache
Upset stomach
Back pain
Muscle aches
Flushes; and/or
Stuffy or runny nose

These side effects usually go away after a few hours. Patients who get back pain and muscle aches usually get it 12 to 24 hours after taking Cialis. Back pain and muscle aches usually go away by themselves within 48 hours. A small number of patients taking Cialis also reported abnormal vision. Call your doctor if you get a side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

As with any ED (erectile dysfunction) tablet, in the rare event of priapism (an erection lasting more than four hours), seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

In rare instances, men taking prescription ED tablets, including Cialis have reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness. If you have a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing, stop taking any ED tablet, including Cialis, and call your doctor right away.

Availability of Cialis

Cialis is now broadly available by prescription in pharmacies in the European Union, US, Australia and New Zealand. Cialis is approved in these markets for the treatment of mild to severe ED in both 10mg and 20mg doses.

By: Katiee

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