Megalis 20 mg Tablet

Megalis 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of tadalafil in each tablet. Tadalafil belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and may also be used for other doctor-directed sexual health indications depending on the patient’s evaluation.

How it works: Tadalafil in Megalis 20 mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow to the penis when a man is sexually stimulated. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract before it starts working.

Megalis 20 mg Tablet is the higher-strength version compared with Megalis 10 mg Tablet, so it is generally chosen only after a clinician has decided a stronger dose is appropriate. It may be used when a lower dose is not enough, but it can also increase the chance of side effects such as headache, flushing, and low blood pressure symptoms.

• Erectile dysfunction
• Improving ability to get and keep an erection during sexual stimulation
• Doctor-directed treatment plans for men’s health

• Swallow Megalis 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it about 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity if your prescriber has instructed on-demand use.
• Do not take more than one tablet in a 24-hour period.
• You may take it with or without food; a heavy or high-fat meal may delay how quickly it works for some people.
• Avoid taking it with alcohol in excess, because that can increase dizziness or lower blood pressure symptoms.
• Use it only as prescribed for you; Megalis 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and is not meant to be self-adjusted.

Each Megalis 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tadalafil. This strength may be taken at most once per day, but the exact schedule depends on the treatment plan your doctor chooses for you. Do not change the dose or frequency on your own, since 20 mg is a higher-strength tablet and may not be appropriate for every patient.

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 aches
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, which may be more likely at this higher strength

• Do not use Megalis 20 mg Tablet if you take nitrates for chest pain, because the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, a recent stroke or heart attack, or have been told to avoid sexual activity.
• This 20 mg tablet may cause stronger side effects than lower strengths, so it should be used only when a doctor has assessed that dose as appropriate.
• Limit alcohol, since alcohol can worsen dizziness, flushing, and blood pressure-related side effects.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Megalis 20 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, because tadalafil may need special dosing or may not be suitable.
• Do not take other PDE5 inhibitors at the same time unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers used for prostate symptoms or high blood pressure
• Riociguat
• Certain antifungal medicines, antibiotics, or HIV medicines that can raise tadalafil levels
• Other erectile dysfunction medicines or products containing tadalafil

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