Cialis

( Tadalafil )

Medically Reviewed by Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jun 22, 2022

Drug Details

Generic Name:

Tadalafil

Common Brands:

Cialis

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

PDE-5 inhibitor

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance

What is Cialis (tadalafil)?

Cialis (see a luhs) is a PDE-5 inhibitor. It is a prescription oral medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). ED (also known as impotence) is a condition in which a person cannot obtain or keep an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Unlike Viagra, Cialis can be taken daily, thus allowing more spontaneity in sexual activity.

There may be other uses of Cialis - your pharmacist or doctor can give you more information.