Cialis Daily Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Cialis Daily Tablet contains tadalafil, a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including when both conditions occur together. It works by relaxing muscles of the blood vessels to increase blood flow to particular areas of the body. It is usually taken once daily, with or without food, and must be swallowed whole. It should not be combined with nitrates, riociguat (Adempas), or Adcirca/Tadliq.

What is Cialis Daily Tablet

Cialis is a brand-name oral tablet containing the active ingredient tadalafil. It is prescribed for erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and it relaxes muscles of the blood vessels to increase blood flow to particular areas of the body.

Cialis Daily Tablet uses

• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
• Erectile dysfunction and BPH symptoms together

Benefits of Cialis Daily Tablet

• Helps improve erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Allows greater spontaneity for sexual activity because it is taken once daily
• Helps relieve urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• May improve urine flow and reduce urinary frequency or urgency related to BPH
• Can treat men who have both ED and BPH symptoms with one daily medicine

How Cialis Daily Tablet works

Cialis blocks an enzyme called PDE5, which allows a chemical in the body called cyclic GMP to build up. This relaxes the muscles and blood vessels in the penis so more blood can flow in and produce an erection during sexual stimulation. For BPH, it is thought to work by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate area, though the exact way it helps BPH symptoms isn't fully known.

Cialis Daily Tablet dosage

Cialis is usually taken only once per day. It can be taken with or without food. Do not break, split, or chew the tablet — swallow it whole. For daily use, take it at about the same time each day. For as-needed use for erectile dysfunction, take it at least 30 minutes before sexual activity, but not more than once per day. Cialis only helps you get an erection when you are sexually aroused; it will not cause an erection on its own. Do not take Cialis for erectile dysfunction if you are also taking Adcirca or Tadliq for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Available forms and strengths

• Oral tablet

Side effects of Cialis Daily Tablet

Common

• Headache
• Flushing (warmth, redness, or a tingly feeling)
• Nausea, upset stomach
• Stuffy nose
• Muscle pain, back pain, pain in your arms or legs
• Heartburn/indigestion
• Cough (more common with daily use)

Serious

• Signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
• An erection that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours (priapism), which can damage the penis
• Nausea, chest pain, or dizziness during sex
• Vision changes or sudden vision loss
• Ringing in the ears or sudden hearing loss
• Heart attack symptoms — chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating
• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out

Warnings and precautions

• Cialis is not approved for use in women, and it is not known if tadalafil could harm an unborn baby. It is likely that tadalafil passes into breast milk, so you and your doctor should decide whether you will take this medicine or breastfeed — not both.
• If you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, tell your doctor before taking Cialis, since the medicine can build up in your body and may need a lower starting dose. If you have liver disease, tell your doctor before taking Cialis, as your body may not break the drug down quickly enough, raising your risk of side effects.
• Drinking alcohol with Cialis can cause side effects, including a further drop in blood pressure; avoid drinking too much alcohol while taking this medicine.
• Do not take Cialis together with a nitrate medicine for chest pain or heart problems, or with recreational drugs like 'poppers,' because this combination can cause a sudden, dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Cialis should not be combined with riociguat (Adempas), a medicine for pulmonary hypertension, because this can cause dangerously low blood pressure.
• Contact your doctor or get emergency help if you have an erection that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours, since this can permanently damage the penis.
• Get medical help right away if you feel nausea, chest pain, or dizziness during sex, as this could be a life-threatening reaction.
• Stop taking Cialis and get emergency help if you experience sudden vision loss.
• Cialis is not approved for anyone younger than 18 years old.

Storage

• Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F) at controlled room temperature.
• Keep in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat and humidity.
• Protect tablets from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep tablets in the original packaging or tightly closed container.
• Avoid storing in bathrooms, cars, or other hot and humid areas.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children and pets.

When to see a doctor

• Get emergency help if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop and get medical help right away if you have nausea, chest pain, or dizziness during sex, since this could be a life-threatening side effect.
• Stop using Cialis and call your doctor right away if you feel light-headed like you might pass out, have a painful erection lasting longer than 4 hours, notice vision changes or sudden vision loss, have ringing in your ears or sudden hearing loss, or have heart attack symptoms such as chest pain, pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, nausea, or sweating.

Alternatives

• Tadalafil Generic
• Avanafil (Stendra)
• Vardenafil
• Sildenafil (Viagra)