A guide to Tadalafil

What is Tadalafil?
 

Tadalafil is a tried a tested medication that helps men who are having difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. It works by relaxing the muscles in the penis and increasing the blood flow to promote and sustain an erection, ensuring you can feel confident and relaxed before engaging in sexual activity.

Bear in mind it only works when you’re sexually aroused, so feeling comfortable and at ease will really help you get the best results.

How does Tadalafil work?

Since first being introduced in 2003 Tadalafil has been helping men who are having difficulty in getting or maintaining erections, this is common and affects 1 in 5 men during their lives. Tadalafil works to relax the muscles in the penis and increase the blood flow to promote and sustain an erection.

Nicknamed 'the weekend pill' many men choose it due to effects lasting up to 36 hours, which allows for greater spontaneity in sexual activity compared to other ED medications like Sildenafil, which lasts about 4–6 hours.

For the best experience, it can help to take it on an empty stomach as this may make it work a little faster. Bear in mind it only works when you’re sexually aroused, so feeling relaxed, comfortable, and at ease can really help you get the best results.

Who can take Tadalafil?

We can prescribe Tadalafil for men over the age of 18 who experience difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection. This is especially effective for those who may not have achieved the desired results with Viagra/Sildenafil or who prefer a longer-lasting option. Tadalafil's effects can last up to 36 hours when taken as an on-demand dose (10mg or 20mg).

Remember 1 in 5 men experience some form of ED (Erectile Dysfunction) at some point during their lives, and Tadalafil has been proven safe and very effective helping men worldwide. As an oral tablet, it can be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity and offers up to 36 hours of effectiveness (with half of the drug leaving the bloodstream after about 17 hours). You'll find it only operates effectively when you are sexually aroused so to maximise performance, so feeling relaxed, comfortable, and at ease can really help you get the best results.

Tadalafil and Cialis, what's the difference?

Tadalafil and Cialis are essentially the same medication, containing the same active ingredient. The only differences are the brand name and the cost.

Important Considerations:

• Prescription required: Both Tadalafil and Cialis require a prescription in the UK.
• Avoid counterfeits: When buying online, always look for the MHRA Distance-Selling Logo to ensure you’re purchasing from a trusted source.

What are the ingredients in Tadalafil?

We believe it's important to know what's in your medication so you feel as confident as possible when taking it, please find below a list of active and inactive ingredients for Tadalafil:

Active Ingredient: 
Tadalafil

Inactive Ingredients:

(Tablet Core)
Copovidone
Macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate
Lactose monohydrate
Colloidal anhydrous silica
Microcrystalline cellulose
Croscarmellose sodium
Magnesium stearate

(Film Coating)
Hypromellose
Titanium dioxide (E171)
Talc (E553b)
Yellow iron oxide (E172)
Triacetin

It may seem like a long list of ingredients, but rest assured these are necessary and contribute to the stability and effectiveness of Sildenafil. If you have specific sensitivities consult the patient information leaflet or one of our clinical team for more details.

What are the side effects of Tadalafil?

We hope you won’t experience any side effects, but we want you to feel informed and confident in spotting them if they do happen. Side effects from taking Tadalafil are usually mild and temporary.

Common side effects may include:
Headache (most common)
Indigestion or heartburn
Back pain
Muscle aches (myalgia) or pain in the limbs
Flushing of the face or hot flushes
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
These usually settle as the medication wears off. However, if side effects are severe or persistent you should stop taking the medication and seek medical advice.

Very rare but serious side effects such as chest pain, an allergic reaction (swelling of the face/lips or difficulty breathing), decrease or loss of vision or hearing, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours require immediate medical attention.

We encourage you to read the patient information leaflet so you know what to look out for and how to stay safe, if you have any other concerns please feel free to reach out to our clinical team too!