Forzest 20 mg Tablet

Forzest 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains tadalafil 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, which are used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Some doctors may also use tadalafil for the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, but this 20 mg tablet is commonly associated with erectile dysfunction treatment. Forzest 20 mg Tablet is supplied by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Tadalafil in Forzest 20 mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and increase blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole and starts working after it is absorbed into the body, rather than acting instantly.

Forzest 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tadalafil tablet than Forzest 10 mg Tablet, so it is not the usual starting dose for everyone. A doctor may choose Forzest 20 mg Tablet for patients who have already been assessed and need a stronger option for erectile dysfunction, rather than a lower-strength tablet. Because it is the 20 mg strength, the effects may last longer than a short-acting medicine, but it should still be used only as directed.

• Erectile dysfunction
• Improved ability to get and keep an erection with sexual stimulation
• Doctor-directed tadalafil therapy
• Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, if prescribed for that use

• Swallow the Forzest 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it only as prescribed by your doctor; do not take extra tablets to make it work faster.
• If used for erectile dysfunction, take it before sexual activity, allowing enough time for it to start working.
• Do not take more than one Forzest 20 mg Tablet in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically tells you otherwise.
• You can take it with or without food; a heavy meal may make it feel slower for some people.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.

Each Forzest 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tadalafil. This strength is taken only as prescribed, and it is usually not taken more than once per day. Your doctor decides whether this higher strength is appropriate for you based on your health, other medicines, and how you respond to treatment.

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

Common side effects of Tadalafil may include:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Back pain
• Muscle pain
• Nasal congestion
• Dizziness

• Do not use Forzest 20 mg Tablet with nitrates, because the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, stroke history, or have been told to avoid sexual activity.
• This is a higher-strength tadalafil tablet, so do not take it more often or in larger amounts than prescribed.
• Limit alcohol, since it can increase dizziness, flushing, and low blood pressure.
• Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or lightheaded after taking it.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, since tadalafil may need special dosing or may not be suitable.
• Seek medical advice before use if you have a penis deformity, bleeding disorder, or a history of painful erections.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers used for blood pressure or prostate symptoms
• Riociguat
• Some antifungals and antibiotics that affect tadalafil levels, such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin
• Other PDE5 inhibitors or erectile dysfunction medicines

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