Drug Name

Cialis Jelly (Tadalafil Jelly)

Drug Uses

Cialis Jelly is mainly used to get and sustain an erection in cases of erectile dysfunction or in case of impotency.

How Taken

Use Cialis Jelly as directed by your doctor.

• Take Cialis Jelly by mouth with or without food.
• Take Cialis Jelly as directed before anticipated sexual activity. If you have certain medical conditions or are taking certain other medicines, you may only be able to take Cialis Jelly once every 2 or 3 days. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Cialis Jelly is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor. It works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Cialis Jelly, take it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor.

Storage

Store Cialis Jelly at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cialis Jelly out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not use Cialis Jelly if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cialis Jelly;
• you have been told by your health care provider not to participate in sexual activity because of certain heart or health problems;
• you are taking or using any type of nitroglycerin (e.g., under the tongue, capsule, tablet, spray, patch, ointment, paste) or other nitrates (e.g., isosorbide), or recreational drugs (poppers) containing amyl or butyl nitrate.

• Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Avoid drinking alcohol in excess (eg, 5 glasses of wine, 5 shots of whiskey) while taking Cialis Jelly. Drinking alcohol in excess while taking Cialis Jelly may cause an increase in heart rate, decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, and headaches.
• Sexual activity may put extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have heart problems and experience any symptoms during sexual activity, stop and tell your doctor immediately. These symptoms include severe dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or nausea.
• Cialis Jelly may cause back pain and muscle aches within 12 to 24 hours of taking it. These side effects usually go away within 48 hours. Contact your health care provider if they are bothersome or do not go away.
• Contact your health care provider at once if an erection lasts longer than 4 hours, whether painful or not. If a prolonged erection is not treated immediately, damage to the penis may result.
• Cialis Jelly offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Use condoms to protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
• Use Cialis Jelly with caution in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Cialis Jelly should not be used in women. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cialis Jelly during pregnancy. It is unknown if Cialis Jelly is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Cialis Jelly, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• back pain; flushing; headache; heartburn; indigestion; limb pain; muscle aches; nausea; stomach upset; stuffy or runny nose; vision changes (e.g., trouble telling the difference between blue and green, seeing a blue tinge to objects).

• severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in heartbeat; chest pain; fainting; painful or prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours); pounding in the chest; severe dizziness; sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes; unusual swelling.

More Information

Cialis Jelly is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.