Tadafem 20 mg Tablet

Tadafem 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 20 mg of tadalafil in each dose. It belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Tadafem 20 mg Tablet is used mainly to help treat erectile dysfunction in adult men, and tadalafil may also be prescribed for other doctor-directed uses depending on the patient’s needs.

How it works: Tadalafil in Tadafem 20 mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system before it starts working.

Tadafem 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tadalafil tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who need the full 20 mg dose and have been assessed by a doctor. Compared with lower-strength tadalafil products, this tablet is not meant to be an automatic starting dose for everyone, and its effects may be felt over a similar time frame but at a stronger dose level.

• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Doctor-directed use for improved erectile response
• May be prescribed off-label only when a clinician decides it is appropriate

• Swallow Tadafem 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it only as directed by your doctor, usually before sexual activity.
• Do not take more than one 20 mg tablet in 24 hours.
• A heavy or high-fat meal may slow how quickly it starts working for some people.
• Alcohol can make side effects like dizziness or low blood pressure more likely.
• Sexual stimulation is still needed for the medicine to work.

Each Tadafem 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tadalafil, which is a higher-strength tablet. A doctor decides whether this dose is right and how often it may be used; for erectile dysfunction, it is generally taken no more than once per day. Do not take extra tablets to try to make it work faster or better.

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
• Nasal congestion
• Dizziness

• Tadafem 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tadalafil tablet and should only be used if a doctor has said it is appropriate for you.
• Do not use it with nitrates for chest pain, because this can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use extra caution if you take alpha-blockers or medicines for high blood pressure.
• Avoid heavy alcohol intake, which can increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, recent stroke, liver or kidney problems, or low blood pressure.
• Do not take it if sexual activity has been told to be unsafe for you because of heart-related health concerns.
• It may affect your ability to drive or use machinery if it causes dizziness or vision changes.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Riociguat
• Alpha-blockers such as tamsulosin or doxazosin
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Other PDE5 inhibitors or erectile dysfunction medicines

Store Tadafem 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and excess heat.