Erectalis 20mg (Generic Cialis)
Product Information
Erectalis contains 20mg Tadalafil, made by Cipla who are the sister company of Ajanta Pharma.
Commonly known as "The Weekender"
A generic form of Cialis which lasts for up to 48 hours.
Other names for this drug are Apcalis, Erectalis, Tadalis, Tadamax, Tadacip, Kamagra-Plus
Expiry date of current batch is November 2009
Erectalis (Generic Cialis) Apcalis/Erectalis
The advantages of Erectalis are many. The lower dosage of 20mg leaves many patients reporting lower side effects associated with this type of medicine. Also effective times are much quicker with average users experiencing benefits within 30 mins. Probably the main benefit of tadalafil is the length of time the treatment is effective for. Most users experience an effective time of between 24 - 36 hours. This allows a more natural process for couple engaging in intercourse. They can effectively choose the right time, and again throughout the effective time.
Patients who are taking or will be taking Nitrate based drugs mustn't use these tablets. (See the list below or consult you doctor should you be unsure about what you may be already taking). Apcalis, Erectalis and Erectalis are available in the following products packs.
How Should I Take Erectalis?
There are two ways to take Erectalis
Erectalis for use as needed:
• Do not take Erectalis more than one time each day.
• Take one Erectalis tablet before you expect to have sexual activity. You may be able to
have sexual activity at 30 minutes after taking Erectalisand up to 36 hours after taking it.
You and your Doctor should consider this in deciding when you should take
Erectalisbefore sexual activity.
Some form of sexual stimulation is needed for an erection to happen with Erectalis.
OR
Erectalis for once daily use:
• Do not takeErectalis more than one time each day.
• Take one Erectalis tablet every day at about the same time of day. You may attempt sexual
activity at any time between doses.
• If you miss a dose, you may take it when you remember but do not take more than one dose
per day.
Some form of sexual stimulation is needed for an erection to happen with Erectalis.
What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Erectalis?
See “What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Erectalis?”
The most common side effects with Erectalis are:
Headache
Indigestion
Back Pain
Muscle Aches
Flushing
Stuffy or Runny Nose.
These side effects usually go away after a few hours.
Men who get back pain and muscle aches usually get it 12 to 24 hours after taking Erectalis. Back
pain and muscle aches usually go away within 2 days.
Call your Doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you or one that does not go
away.
Uncommon side effects include:
An erection that won’t go away (priapism).
If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours,get medical help right away.
Priapism must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can
happen to your penis, including the inability to have erections.
Color vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge (shade) to objects or having difficulty telling
the difference between the colors blue and green.
In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including
Erectalis reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes. It is not possible to
determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines, to other factors such as
high blood pressure or diabetes, or to a combination of these. If you experience sudden decrease
or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including Erectalis, and call a Doctor
right away.
Sudden loss or decrease in hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness, has been
rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including Erectalis. It is not possible to
determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors, to other diseases or
medications, to other factors, or to a combination of factors. If you experience these symptoms,
stop taking Erectalis and contact a Doctor right away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Erectalis. For more information, ask your
Doctor or pharmacist.
What Should I Avoid While Taking Erectalis?
• Do not use other ED medicines or ED treatments while taking Erectalis.
• Do not drink too much alcohol when taking Erectalis (for example, 5 glasses of wine or 5
shots of whiskey). Drinking too much alcohol can increase your chances of getting a
headache or getting dizzy, increasing your heart rate, or lowering your blood pressure.
What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know About Erectalis?
Erectalis can cause your blood pressure to drop suddenly to an unsafe level if it is taken
with certain other medicines. You could get dizzy, faint, or have a heart attack or stroke.
Do not take Erectalisif you take any medicines called “nitrates.” Nitrates are commonly used
to treat angina. Angina is a symptom of heart disease and can cause pain in your chest, jaw, or
down your arm.
• Medicines called nitrates include nitroglycerin that is found in tablets, sprays, ointments,
pastes, or patches. Nitrates can also be found in other medicines such as isosorbide dinitrate
or isosorbide mononitrate. Some recreational drugs called “poppers” also contain nitrates,
such as amyl nitrite and butyl nitrite.
• Ask your Doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if any of your medicines are
nitrates.
(See “Who should not take Erectalis?”)
Tell all of your Doctors that you take Erectalis. If you need emergency medical
care for a heart problem, it will be important for your Doctor to know when you last
took Erectalis.
After taking a single tablet, some of the active ingredient of Erectalis remains in your
body for more than 2 days. The active ingredient can remain longer if you have problems with
your kidneys or liver, or you are taking certain other medications (See “Can Other Medicines
Affect Erectalis?”).
Stop sexual activity and get medical help right away if you get symptoms such as chest pain,
dizziness, or nausea during sex. Sexual activity can put an extra strain on your heart, especially if
your heart is already weak from a heart attack or heart disease.
DO NOT TAKE Erectalis
if you:
• are allergic to Erectalis or any of its ingredients. See the end of this leaflet for a complete
list of ingredients in Erectalis.
• have heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, or have had a heart
attack. Ask your healthcare provider if it is safe for you to have sexual activity. You should
not take Erectalis if your healthcare provider has told you not to have sexual activity
because of your health problems.
• have low blood pressure or have high blood pressure that is not controlled
• have had a stroke
• have liver problems
• have kidney problems or require dialysis
• have retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic (runs in families) eye disease
• have ever had severe vision loss, including a condition called NAION
• have stomach ulcers
• have a bleeding problem
• have a deformed penis shape or Peyronie’s disease
• have had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours
• have blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
DO NOT TAKE Erectalis
IF YOU ARE TAKING
• Medicines called nitrates (See “What Is The Most Important Information I Should Know
About Erectalis?”)
• Medicines called alpha blockers. These include Hytrin® (Terazosin HCl),
Flomax® (Tamsulosin HCl), Cardura® (Doxazosin Mesylate), Minipress® (Prazosin HCl) or
Uroxatral® (Alfuzosin HCl). Alpha blockers are sometimes prescribed for prostate problems
or high blood pressure. If Erectalis is taken with certain alpha blockers, your blood pressure
could suddenly drop. You could get dizzy or faint.
• other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Medicines called HIV protease inhibitors, such as Ritonavir (Norvir®, Kaletra®)
• Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
• Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
• Erythromycin
• other medicines or treatments for ED.
How Should I Store Erectalis?
Store Erectalis at room temperature between 59° and 86°F (15° and 30°C).
Keep Erectalis and all medicines out of the reach of children.