What is Cialis?
Cialis is a medicine used for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) in males. The medication works by allowing more bloodflow to the penis by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis. It helps aid in erections, but does not actually cure erectile dysfunction. Cialis also doesn’t protect from STD’s. Cialis is also used to treat urinary problems related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is when the prostate gland increases in size with age.
How to use Cialis?
For erectile dysfunction, Cialis should be taken about 20-30 before sexual activity. Take one pill with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food. Only 1 pill should be taken within a 24 hour period and it should not be combined with other ED medications. For urinary symptoms, medication is taken once a day.
Side effects
Side effects of Cialis that are common and short lived include headaches, back pain, muscle pain, flushed skin, indigestion, chest pain, increased heartbeat, fatigue, nausea, vomitting, stomach pain, diarrhoa, sweating, dizziness, fainting, infection, sore throat, and stuffy or runny nose. These are the most common side effects that will usually go away after several hours. Other more rare side effects include red eyes, eye pain, swelling of eyelids, changes in color vision, decrease of vision, loss of vision, and bloody nose. Occasionally Cialis can cause an erection that is painful or won’t go away. This is not a complete list of side effects. If this occurs or if an erection last more than 4 hours, seek medical attention immediately. For men who have had certain medical conditions such as stroke, heart disease, or an eye disease, Cialis may not be safe to take. Cialis can interact with many other medicines as well, especially nitrates and high blood pressure medicine. Do not take Cialis if being treated with either of these. Also do not take Cialis if you have heart problems, suffered a heart attack in the last 3 months, suffered a stroke in the last 6 months, use recreational drugs, or have any allergies to any of the ingredients in Cialis. Do not use Cialis after the expiration date. Keep the medication in a dry and cool place at a temperature above 25 degrees celsius. Keep out of reach of children.
The active ingredient in Cialis is tadalafil. Other ingredients are croscarmellose sodium, hyrolose, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, purified talc, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. Cialis does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes. Cialis is a yellow tablet shaped like an almond. Shade of yellow varies depending on if taking the 5mg, 10mg, or 20mg tablet. Cialis is a Eli Lilly Austrailia Pty Limited product It’s distributed by Eli Lilly and Company (NZ) Limited in New Zealand. For questions about Cialis in Australia contact Eli Lilly at 800 454 559 or for New Zealand 0800 500 909. Also a healthcare professional may be contacted for assistance. Please speak with a healthcare professional to see if Cialis is right for you.