Tadalafil

( Cialis )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 07, 2025

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Tadalafil

Common Brands:

Cialis, Adcirca, Tadliq

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors

Forms:

Tablet, oral suspension

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED)
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Tadalafil Drug Class

Tadalafil (tuh-dal-ah-fil) belongs to a group of drugs called phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors.

Tadalafil Age Range

Tadalafil is approved for use in adults.