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Cialis 5mg (Tadalafil)

Cialis 5mg (Tadalafil)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tadalafil›5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Donggu Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellow oval film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3), 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201501479 · Approved 2015.03.20

Summary

Main use
Treatment of symptoms of erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or both conditions
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Do not crush this medicine. Take one tablet whole. For oral administration. 1. Erectile dysfunction Use in adult men For patients expected to use tadalafil frequently (at least 2 times per week), the recommended dose is up to 5mg once daily, taken at approximately the same time each day. The suitability of continuous daily dosing should be reassessed periodically. 2. Once-daily regimen for benign prostatic hyperplasia The recommended dose of this medicine for once-daily use is 5mg, taken at approximately the same time each day. 3. Once-daily regimen for erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia The recommended dose of this medicine for once-daily use is 5mg, taken at approximately the same time each day, regardless of the timing of sexual activity. 4. Special populations ● Use in elderly men No dosage adjustment is required in elderly patients. ● Use in men with renal impairment - Erectile dysfunction No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Once-daily tadalafil is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment. [See Precautions for Use 3.2) and Pharmacokinetic Properties 11.2)]. - Benign prostatic hyperplasia No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild renal impairment. Once-daily tadalafil is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment. [See Precautions for Use 3.3) and Pharmacokinetic Properties 11.2)]. ● Use in men with hepatic impairment Once-daily dosing has not been evaluated in patients with hepatic impairment. Therefore, if prescribing this medicine, the physician should carefully assess the benefit/risk for each individual. (See section 11. <Special Populations>.) ● Use in men with diabetes No dosage adjustment is required in patients with diabetes.
Child dose
Do not use in persons under 18 years of age.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Donggu Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of symptoms of erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or both conditions

  • Erectile dysfunction
  • signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
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This medication is effective for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and requires sexual stimulation to work. It is not used by women and is primarily used in men. Additionally, it helps relieve symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. It can be used to improve both erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia when both conditions are present. Thus, this medication plays an important role in treating symptoms related to erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement in men.

How to take

Adult dose

Do not crush this medicine. Take one tablet whole. For oral administration. 1. Erectile dysfunction Use in adult men For patients expected to use tadalafil frequently (at least 2 times per week), the recommended dose is up to 5mg once daily, taken at approximately the same time each day. The suitability of continuous daily dosing should be reassessed periodically. 2. Once-daily regimen for benign prostatic hyperplasia The recommended dose of this medicine for once-daily use is 5mg, taken at approximately the same time each day. 3. Once-daily regimen for erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia The recommended dose of this medicine for once-daily use is 5mg, taken at approximately the same time each day, regardless of the timing of sexual activity. 4. Special populations ● Use in elderly men No dosage adjustment is required in elderly patients. ● Use in men with renal impairment - Erectile dysfunction No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Once-daily tadalafil is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment. [See Precautions for Use 3.2) and Pharmacokinetic Properties 11.2)]. - Benign prostatic hyperplasia No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild renal impairment. Once-daily tadalafil is not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment. [See Precautions for Use 3.3) and Pharmacokinetic Properties 11.2)]. ● Use in men with hepatic impairment Once-daily dosing has not been evaluated in patients with hepatic impairment. Therefore, if prescribing this medicine, the physician should carefully assess the benefit/risk for each individual. (See section 11. <Special Populations>.) ● Use in men with diabetes No dosage adjustment is required in patients with diabetes.

Child dose

Do not use in persons under 18 years of age.

Precautions

This medication is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Before using this medication, consult a physician about any health conditions such as heart disease or blood pressure issues. If symptoms related to the heart occur during or after sexual activity, discontinue sexual activity immediately and inform a doctor. If an erection lasts longer than 4 hours while taking this medication, seek medical assistance immediately, as untreated prolonged erections can cause injury to the penis tissue or permanent loss of erectile function. Patients taking nitrate formulations or nitric oxide donors should inform their physician as using this medication may cause excessive drops in blood pressure, and co-administration should be avoided. Patients who have recently experienced significant cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, angina, or stroke should not use this medication. Do not use this medication if you have a hereditary retinal disease or if you are hypersensitive to any of its ingredients. Using this medication concomitantly with other erectile dysfunction treatment agents is not recommended, as safety has not been established. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should use this medication cautiously, and care is needed when taking it with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives due to the risk of lowered blood pressure. Common side effects of this medication include headache, dyspepsia, back pain, myalgia, flushing, and limb pain. Serious side effects, such as cardiovascular issues, vision changes, hearing loss, and priapism have been reported rarely, necessitating immediate consultation with a physician if these symptoms occur. This medication should not be used by women, children, or neonates, and safety during pregnancy has not been established. It does not greatly affect driving or operating machinery, but caution should be exercised due to potential symptoms such as dizziness. In the event of overdose, seek appropriate treatment in a hospital immediately, as blood dialysis is not effective at removing this medication. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original packaging.

Side effects

headache

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication safely.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3), 30 tablets/bottle

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