Actilis 20 mg Tablet

Actilis 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of tadalafil in each tablet. Tadalafil belongs to a group of medicines called PDE-5 inhibitors, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction and, in some cases, symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) when prescribed that way by a doctor. Actilis 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and is intended for adults whose prescriber has decided this dose is appropriate after reviewing their health and medicines. It is taken by mouth as a standard tablet, not a chewable or jelly form.

How it works: Tadalafil in Actilis 20 mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and smooth muscle in certain parts of the body, which improves blood flow. In erectile dysfunction, that increased blood flow can help support an erection when there is sexual stimulation.

Actilis 20 mg Tablet is the stronger end of tadalafil tablet dosing, so it is usually chosen for adults who need a prescription-strength option rather than a lower dose. Because this is a 20 mg tablet, it may be more likely to cause side effects than lower-strength tadalafil tablets, so a doctor will decide whether this dose fits the person’s needs and health status.

• Erectile dysfunction
• BPH symptom relief when prescribed
• Improving ability to get and keep an erection
• Prescription use under a doctor’s direction

• Swallow Actilis 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it only as prescribed; do not split, crush, or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• For erectile dysfunction, it is commonly taken before sexual activity, not more than once in 24 hours.
• Food does not usually stop tadalafil from working, but a heavy meal may delay how quickly you feel the effect.
• Do not take extra tablets to make it work faster or longer.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, especially because Actilis 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet.

Each Actilis 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of tadalafil. This strength is not meant to be taken more than once in a day, and the exact schedule depends on why it was prescribed and how your doctor wants you to use it. Your prescriber decides whether 20 mg is the right dose for you and whether a lower dose would be safer.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tadalafil may include:

• Headache
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Back pain
• Muscle aches
• Flushing
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Dizziness

• Do not use Actilis 20 mg Tablet with nitrates or nitroglycerin products.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, a recent stroke, or recent heart attack.
• This 20 mg strength may be more likely to cause side effects than lower doses, so use only the amount prescribed.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness, low blood pressure, and headache.
• Be careful if you drive or operate machinery until you know how Actilis 20 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your prescriber about kidney or liver problems before using this tablet.
• Seek urgent care if you have chest pain, fainting, vision changes, or an erection lasting longer than 4 hours.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Alpha-blockers used for prostate or blood pressure problems
• Other PDE-5 inhibitors or ED medicines
• Riociguat
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin

Store Actilis 20 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.