Efil 5 mg Tablet

Efil 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains tadalafil 5 mg in each tablet. Tadalafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Efil 5 mg Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction and may also be prescribed for the urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), depending on your doctor’s assessment.

How it works: Tadalafil in Efil 5 mg Tablet helps relax the blood vessels in the penis and other smooth muscle tissues, which can improve blood flow when you are sexually stimulated. In tablet form, it is swallowed whole and absorbed into the body to provide a longer-lasting effect than many other ED medicines.

Efil 5 mg Tablet is a lower daily-dose strength compared with Efil 10 mg Tablet and is often chosen when a doctor wants a milder, more steady effect rather than a higher on-demand dose. It may be suitable for people who need ongoing treatment for erectile dysfunction or BPH symptoms, and it is not the same as a fast-acting “take only before sex” higher-dose approach.

• Erectile dysfunction
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms
• Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
• Lower urinary tract symptoms related to enlarged prostate

• Swallow the Efil 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because Efil 5 mg Tablet is a 5 mg strength that may be used as a daily dose for some patients.
• You may take it with or without food.
• If prescribed daily, take it at about the same time each day for consistent effect.
• Do not take extra tablets to make the medicine work faster or stronger.
• Sexual stimulation is still needed for tadalafil to help with erections.

Each Efil 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of tadalafil. Depending on why it is prescribed, your doctor may tell you to take it once daily or at another schedule that matches your condition; do not change the dose on your own. Do not take more than the amount your doctor prescribes in 24 hours.

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

Common side effects of Tadalafil may include:

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

• Do not use Efil 5 mg Tablet if you take nitrates for chest pain, because this combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, a recent heart attack or stroke, low blood pressure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and the chance of low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of vision or hearing problems before starting this 5 mg tablet.
• Avoid driving or using machinery if the tablet causes dizziness or blurred vision.
• This medicine is not for use with other PDE5 inhibitors or other tadalafil products unless your doctor specifically directs it.
• If you are being treated for prostate enlargement, report painful urination, blood in urine, or worsening urinary symptoms to your doctor.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers used for blood pressure or prostate symptoms
• Riociguat
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Other ED medicines or other tadalafil-containing products

Store Efil 5 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.