Tadalafil 10mg Film-Coated Tablets (Pharmacy Medicine) – 4 or 8 Tablets

Generic tadalafil 10mg film-coated tablets, licensed as a pharmacy (P) medicine for erectile dysfunction in men aged 18 and over. Sold by Ways Pharmacy in packs of 4 or 8 tablets after you answer the pharmacist's questions. Brand and packaging may vary; the image is for illustration only.

Key facts

How to buy

1. Add the pack you need to your basket and check out.
2. Answer a short set of health questions so the pharmacist can check the medicine is suitable for you.
3. If suitable, orders approved by 3pm on a weekday are posted the same day (see our shipping policy), or you can collect from our Holborn pharmacy. If it is not suitable, you receive a full refund.

If a pharmacy medicine is not right for you, the pharmacist may discuss prescription-only options instead, such as tadalafil supplied after a pharmacist consultation.

Who it is for

• Men aged 18 and over with erectile dysfunction for whom the pharmacist confirms tadalafil is suitable.

Warnings and who should not take it

• Not for women or anyone under 18.
• Do not take with nitrates (for example GTN spray for angina), nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite ("poppers"), or riociguat.
• Not suitable if sexual activity is inadvisable because of a heart condition, or if you have had a heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months, have low blood pressure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or severe liver problems.
• Not suitable if you have ever lost vision because of reduced blood flow to the optic nerve (NAION).
• Tell the pharmacist about all your medicines, especially alpha-blockers, other erectile dysfunction medicines, and some antifungal, HIV or antibiotic medicines.

How to use

1. Read the Patient Information Leaflet in the pack.
2. Take one 10mg tablet with water at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.
3. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.
4. Sexual stimulation is needed for the medicine to work.

Possible side effects

Common side effects include headache, back or muscle pain, flushing, a blocked nose and indigestion. Get urgent medical help if an erection lasts more than 4 hours, or if you have sudden loss of vision or hearing, or chest pain during sex.

Frequently asked questions

What does each tablet contain?

Each tablet contains tadalafil 10mg.

How long can the effect last?

The effect can last for up to around 36 hours after a dose.

Why does the packaging look different from the photo?

This is a generic product and the brand supplied may vary. The image is for illustration only; the active ingredient and strength are the same.

Is pharmacist approval required?

Yes. As a pharmacy medicine, it is supplied only after the pharmacist has checked your answers and confirmed it is suitable.

Safety and storage

• Keep in the original packaging and out of the sight and reach of children.
• Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

This page provides factual information about a pharmacy medicine. Supply requires pharmacist approval. Always read the Patient Information Leaflet.