Cialis DP

About Cialis DP

Cialis DP (Tadalafil) is a medicine used to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) and symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement).

It's also sometimes used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs).

It comes as tablets that you swallow with water. It can be taken with or without food.

Key facts

It usually takes 30 to 60 minutes for Cialis DP to work for erectile dysfunction. You can take it once a day, at least 30 minutes before you want to have sex.

Taking Cialis DP on its own is not enough to cause an erection. You need to be sexually aroused for it to work.

Many men do not have any side effects from Cialis DP, while some have mild side effects. These may include headaches, back pain, muscle aches, pain in your arms and legs, facial flushes, stuffy nose, and indigestion.

Do not take Cialis DP if you also take medicines called nitrates (often prescribed for chest pain). This combination can cause dangerously low blood pressure.

Cialis DP is sometimes called the brand names Cialis (for erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic enlargement) or Adcirca (for pulmonary hypertension).

Who can and cannot take Cialis DP

Tadalafil is not suitable for some people.

Do not take tadalafil if you:

have had an allergic reaction to tadalafil or any other medicines in the past

are taking medicines called nitrates for chest pain

have a serious heart and liver problem

have recently had a stroke or a heart attack

have low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure

have ever lost your vision due to reduced blood flow to the eye

Check with your doctor before taking Cialis DP if you:

have sickle cell anaemia (an abnormality of red blood cells), leukaemia (cancer of blood cells) or multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow)

have Peyronie's disease (curved penis) or a similar problem with your penis

have liver or kidneys problems

have a heart problem – your doctor will advise you whether your heart can take the additional strain of having sex

How and when to take it

Cialis DP tablets come in different strengths.

Swallow your tablets whole, with a drink of water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.

How much will I take for erectile dysfunction?

You usually take tadalafil before having sex. Take 1 tablet at least 30 minutes before you want to have sex. Do not take more than 1 tablet a day.

The usual dose is 10mg. Your doctor may increase or decrease your dose, depending on how well it works and how often you take it.

The effects may last longer than 24 hours, so you're not recommended to take the 10mg or 20mg tablets every day.

For the tablet to work properly, you’ll need to be sexually excited.

If you have a private prescription for tadalafil, read the information that comes with your medicine carefully. The strength and dosage instructions can vary.

Common side effects

Common side effects happen in more than 1 in 100 people. The side effects may increase with an increasing dose.

If you get these side effects, keep taking the medicine, but tell a doctor or pharmacist if they bother you or do not go away:

headaches

feeling sick (nausea)

red or flushed face

indigestion

stuffy nose

muscle aches

Serious side effects

Serious side effects are rare and happen in less than 1 in 1,000 people.

Stop taking tadalafil and call a doctor straight away if you get:

chest pains – if this happens during or after sex, get into a semi-sitting position and try to relax (remember do not use nitrates for chest pain while taking tadalafil)

prolonged and sometimes painful erections – if you have an erection that lasts for more than 4 hours, contact a doctor immediately

a sudden problem with your eyesight or hearing

a serious skin reaction – symptoms may include red raised patches on your skin or red spots (hives), a swollen face and swelling around the eyes

seizures or fits

Serious allergic reaction

In rare cases, tadalafil can cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

you get a skin rash that may include itchy, red, swollen, blistered or peeling skin

you're wheezing

you get tightness in the chest or throat

you have trouble breathing or talking

your mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat start swelling

You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.

These are not all the side effects of tadalafil. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet.