Cialis 5mg Film-Coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc)
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This is a prescription-only medication
The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is a crucial document accompanying Cialis 5mg tablets, providing vital details regarding the medication, including its applications, advantages, and potential side effects.
Last updated on emc: 13 Sep 2023
CIALIS® 5 mg film-coated tablets
Active ingredient: tadalafil
- Retain this leaflet for future reference.
- If you have questions or concerns, seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medication has been prescribed specifically for you. Do not share it with anyone else.
- Inform your healthcare provider about any side effects you may experience, even if they are not listed in this leaflet.
1. Understanding CIALIS and its purposes
2. Key information prior to using CIALIS
3. Instructions for taking CIALIS
4. Possible adverse reactions
5. How to store CIALIS
6. Additional information
CIALIS contains tadalafil, which is classified as a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor.
CIALIS 5 mg is prescribed for adult men dealing with:
- Erectile Dysfunction - This condition affects the ability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual activities, and CIALIS works by improving blood circulation to the penis when sexually stimulated.
- Urinary Symptoms Linked to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - This condition arises from prostate enlargement due to aging, resulting in urinary difficulties. CIALIS helps ease these symptoms by enhancing blood flow and relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder.
Before consuming CIALIS, notify your doctor if you:
- Have a known allergy to tadalafil or any other components in CIALIS.
- Are currently taking nitrates for heart issues.
- Have pre-existing serious heart conditions, or a history of heart attack or stroke.
- Suffer from either low blood pressure or uncontrolled hypertension.
- Have experienced vision loss due to NAION or are using riociguat.
- Have medical conditions such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia.
Be aware that engaging in sexual activity can add extra stress on the heart. Discuss your health status with a healthcare professional if you have heart-related issues.
Dosage Information:
CIALIS tablets are intended for oral administration only, to be ingested whole with water, regardless of meals. The standard recommended dose is one 5 mg tablet taken once a day. Dose adjustments may be necessary depending on the individual’s reaction to the medication.
Missed Dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you recall it; however, do not take two doses if your next dose is approaching. You should never exceed one dose in a 24-hour period.
Potential Side Effects:
As with all medications, CIALIS may lead to side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Common side effects include:
- Headache
- Back pain
- Muscle soreness
- Facial flushing
- Nasal congestion
- Digestive issues
Severe side effects can comprise:
- A prolonged erection lasting more than 4 hours
- Sudden loss of vision
- Hearing impairment
If you encounter severe reactions, seek medical assistance immediately.
Storage Guidelines:
Store out of children’s reach. Maintain a temperature below 25°C and protect from moisture. Properly discard any unused medications.
Active Ingredients:
- Each tablet contains 5 mg of tadalafil.
- Other components include lactose monohydrate among additional agents outlined in the complete leaflet.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., Papendorpseweg 83, 3528 BJ Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Manufacturer:
Lilly S.A., Avda. de la Industria 30, 28108 Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain.
For further inquiries, contact Eli Lilly and Company Limited at +44-(0) 1256 315000.
This leaflet was last revised in August 2023.
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