Most markets, South Africa included, present Cialis as almond-shaped tablets meant for oral administration. Each of these tablets come with differing proportions of the active ingredient, Tadalafil as well as other inactive ingredients such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide among others. The usual proportions of Tadalafil in the tablets are 2.5, 5 or 10 mg.
Indications and dosage
Cialis treats Erectile Dysfunction as well as signs and symptoms of enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The latter refers to non-cancerous but common enlargement of the prostate glands that impedes urine flow. Physicians recommend using this drug to treat both ED and BPH. Where a doctor administers Cialis for prevention of BPH signs and symptoms, recommended dosage should run for between 4 and 26 weeks because its incremental benefits start to decrease within that stated period.
The suggested starting dose for treatment of Erectile Dysfunction is 10 mg in most patients. This is taken between 15 minutes and half an hour of the anticipated sexual activity. Depending on the patient’s response, a physician may recommend an increase to 20 mg or decrease this to 5 mg. This depends on the drug’s efficacy and patient’s tolerance.
Patients can take Cialis either as needed or once a day for prevention of Erectile Dysfunction. The recommended daily dose for the latter is 2.5 mg. This is taken approximately the same time every day. Based on observations, a physician may scale this up to 5 mg, again depending on efficacy and the patient’s tolerance.
The recommended dose for treatment of BPH is 5 mg taken around the same time each day. It is advised to take this alongside Finasteride for between 4 weeks and 26 weeks. The recommended dose when administering Cialis to treat the two medical conditions is 5 mg.
Side effects
Noted side effects of Cialis include headaches, acid reflux, indigestion, burping, pains and discomfort in the stomach, muscle aches, stuffy and or runny nose, back pains as well as all manner of flushing including facial flushing. As common with every other PDE5 inhibitor, Cialis may lead to hearing loss.
How to buy Cialis in South Africa
Patients who want to order Cialis need a physician’s prescription to be able to place such orders. Any reliable online drugstore can take your orders for Cialis. Deliveries for every completed order take only a few days. Most online retailers work directly with the drug manufacturer and can afford patients a good rate with every order.
Medical Practitioner (General Practice) with postgraduate diplomas in Cape Town. My special interest is erectile dysfunction.