Podrim Tablet 20mg (Tadalafil)

Adult dose

Use in adult men The recommended dose of this drug is 10mg, taken before anticipated sexual activity, with or without food. Patients who do not obtain sufficient effect with tadalafil 10mg may try 20 mg. This drug may be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once daily. Long-term safety after extended daily dosing has not been established, and because the effect of this drug usually lasts for more than one day, continuous daily administration of this drug is strongly discouraged. [See section 1. Warnings and 11.1) Pharmacodynamic Properties] Use in elderly men Dose adjustments are not required in elderly patients. Use in men with renal impairment Dose adjustment is not required in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. The maximum recommended dose in patients with severe renal impairment is 10mg. [See 11.2) Pharmacokinetic Properties]. Use in men with hepatic impairment The recommended dose of this drug is 10mg, taken before anticipated sexual activity, with or without food. Clinical data on the safety of this drug in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) are limited; therefore, if prescribing, the physician should carefully assess the individual benefit/risk. There are no data on doses higher than 10mg in patients with hepatic impairment. [See section 3. Patients Requiring Caution and 11.2) Pharmacokinetic Properties]. Use in men with diabetes Dose adjustment is not required in patients with diabetes.

Child dose

Use in children and adolescents This drug should not be used in persons under 18 years of age.

This medication is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Before using this medication, the physician should confirm the underlying cause of erectile dysfunction through the patient's medical history and physical examination. Sexual activity can put strain on the heart; therefore, patients with cardiovascular diseases must consult with their physician. If cardiovascular symptoms occur during sexual activity, stop immediately and inform a doctor. This medication can rarely cause an erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism), and in such cases, immediate medical attention is required. Patients taking nitrate medications or NO donors may experience dangerously low blood pressure from this medication, and must verify beforehand. Patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction, acute cardiac arrest, unstable angina, ventricular arrhythmias, or stroke should not use this medication. Patients with genetic retinal diseases or known allergies to any component of this medication should also avoid its use. Combining this medication with other erectile dysfunction treatments is not recommended as safety has not been established. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function need to exercise special caution when using this medication. When using alpha-blockers, blood pressure may drop too low, hence concurrent use is not advisable. Alcohol intake should be moderated during the use of this medication; excessive drinking can cause dizziness or low blood pressure. This medication is not intended for use by women, children, or infants. Any symptoms of dizziness, vision changes, or hearing loss after taking this medication should be immediately discussed with a doctor. In the case of overdose, standard treatment should be administered, and dialysis is not effective in removing this medication from the body. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and it is safer to maintain it in its original packaging.

• Headache
• dyspepsia
• low back pain
• muscle pain
• congestion
• flushing
• limb pain
• nasopharyngitis
• upper respiratory tract infection
• cough

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, at room temperature. Storing it in this manner will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

4 tablets (2 tablets/PTP x 2)