Tadalafil (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cialis

Proper Use of This Medicine

Special patient directions come with tadalafil. Read the directions carefully before you start using tadalafil and each time you get a refill of your medicine .

Use tadalafil exactly as directed by your doctor . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. If too much is used, the chance of side effects or other problems is increased.

Dosing - The dose of tadalafil will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of tadalafil. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For treatment of erectile dysfunction:
    • Adults - 10 mg as a single dose no more than once a day, taken before you think sexual activity may occur. The ability to have sexual activity may be improved up to 36 hours after taking tadalafil when compared to placebo (sugar pill). If needed, your doctor may change your dose.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.