Cialis in Hong Kong: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects | Healthy Matters
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CHINESE NAME: 犀利士
USED FOR: Erectile dysfunction, Benign prostate hyperplasia
– 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg (tablets)
Cialis is a brand product that contains Tadalafil, which is a type of vasodilator. It works by increasing the blood flow to penis to cause a sustained erection. Cialis is therefore used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men, with an extended long duration of action of up to 36 hours.
Besides, Cialis is also used to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which include difficulty urinating, hesitancy or difficulty to start urinating, weak stream, incomplete bladder emptying, and urinary frequency and urgency in adult men.
Cialis is available as tablets.
Start with 10 mg taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity, and may increase up to 20 mg.
Alternatively, you may start with 2.5 mg once daily at approximately the same time daily without regard to timing of sexual activity. The usual dose range is 2.5-5 mg/day, and use no more than once every 24 hours.
5 mg once daily taken at approximately the same time every day.
Common side effects of Cialis include flushing, nausea and vomiting, headache and nasal congestion.
– People who are allergic to Tadalafil or any component of the formulation
– People who are currently on nitrates
– People with recent heart attack or stroke
– Cialis can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how you respond to Cialis.
– Report to your healthcare professional immediately if you experience sudden visual or hearing loss, fast heartbeat or chest pain.
– Seek medical attention if you have prolonged erection than expected.
Cialis should be taken once daily with or without food, and at least 30 minutes before sexual activity OR at approximately the same time daily.
Some common medications Cialis may interact with:
– Nitrates, e.g. Isosorbide Mononitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate
Where to buy Cialis in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, Cialis is a prescription only medicine, and requires a prescription from a doctor to be purchased in a pharmacy. It can also be obtained from doctors. To find a pharmacy near you, refer to the list of pharmacies (“Authorized Sellers of Poisons”) from the Hong Kong Department of Health.
For detailed information about the use of Cialis in children, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and for questions about drug interactions, please check with your pharmacist or doctor.