Tadalafil (Generic Cialis)

What is Tadalafil?

If you’re new to erectile dysfunction medication, you might be confused by all the different options available. Tadalafil is simply the generic version of Cialis, a popular branded erectile dysfunction treatment.

Tadalafil generic Cialis contains exactly the same active ingredient and is just as effective as Cialis, the only difference is that it’s more affordable and widely available, since it’s not a branded product.

Like Cialis, Tadalafil also comes in a variety of strengths. Tadalafil 20mg tablets are designed for use ‘as required’, whereas Tadalafil 5mg and 2.5mg tablets (also referred to as Tadalafil Daily) are weaker forms of the medication designed for daily use, similar to Cialis Daily.

How does Tadalafil work?

Tadalafil tackles erectile dysfunction by relaxing the smooth muscle in the blood vessels of the penis and increasing blood flow, helping you to achieve and maintain a healthy erection. Tadalafil starts to take effect within an hour and is effective for up to 36 hours — much longer than the 4-6 hours typically associated with Sildenafil (Viagra).

However, it’s important to note that taking a Tadalafil tablet won’t increase sexual desire — you still need to be sexually aroused for the erectile dysfunction medication to work. The treatment will only prove effective when combined with adequate sexual stimulation.

This is because the drug Tadalafil enhances the chemical messages responsible for producing an erection; it does not, and cannot, fully replace or replicate these messages. Tadalafil also won’t give you a 36-hour erection — it simply allows you to achieve an erection through stimulation within this period.