Tadalafil Sandoz

Tadalafil Sandoz helps adult men with erectile dysfunction, urinary symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia, and treats high blood pressure in the lungs for adults and children aged 2 and above.

Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Tadalafil
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S

How to Use

Dosage

For erectile dysfunction, take 10 mg before sexual activity (can be increased to 20 mg if needed) or 5 mg once daily. For enlarged prostate symptoms, take 5 mg once daily. For high blood pressure in the lungs, your doctor will tell you the correct dose.

Method

Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it with or without food. The 20 mg tablet can be divided.

Important

Do not take more than one dose of Tadalafil Sandoz per day.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in arms and legs
  • Facial flushing
  • Stuffy nose
  • Indigestion or stomach discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision
  • Low blood pressure
  • Nosebleeds
  • Vomiting
  • Increased or unusual uterine bleeding (for women only)
  • Facial swelling
  • Heartburn
  • Migraine
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Fainting
RARE
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Acid reflux
  • Eye pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Blood in urine
  • Prolonged erection (lasting over 4 hours, seek immediate medical help)
  • Palpitations (feeling your heart beat fast or hard)
  • Fast heartbeat
  • High blood pressure
  • Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
  • Swelling of hands, feet, or ankles
  • Tiredness
  • Seizures
  • Temporary memory loss
  • Swollen eyelids
  • Red eyes
  • Sudden hearing loss or decrease
  • Hives (itchy red spots on skin)
  • Penile bleeding
  • Blood in semen
  • Increased sweating
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Partial or total vision loss
  • Severe allergic reactions (swelling of face or throat)
  • Severe skin rash
  • Disturbed blood flow to the eyes
  • Sudden cardiac death
  • Distorted or blurred central vision

Important Warnings

  • Do not take if you are allergic to tadalafil or any other ingredients.
  • Do not take if you are using medicines called nitrates for chest pain, as this medicine can make their effects stronger and dangerously lower your blood pressure.
  • Tell your doctor if you have serious heart problems, had a heart attack in the last 90 days, or a stroke in the last 6 months.
  • Stop taking and see a doctor right away if you notice sudden vision loss, blurry vision, or sudden hearing loss.
  • If you have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, see a doctor right away.
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  • Avoid drinking too much alcohol and be careful with grapefruit juice, as they can affect how the medicine works.
  • This medicine can cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or operating machines.
  • Not for pregnant or breastfeeding women unless advised by a doctor.

Use in Elderly Patients

Category C

Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Reduce the dose in liver impairment. Significant adverse reactions include hypotension, ortostatic hypotension, headache and visual disturbances. Consider the numerous potential interactions,especially with nitrates. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 25.11.2024)