Cialis Dosage/Direction for Use

Always take this medicine exactly as the doctor has told the patient. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is not sure.
CIALIS tablets are for oral use in men only. Swallow the tablet whole with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
The recommended starting dose is one 10 mg tablet before sexual activity. If the effect of this dose is too weak the doctor may increase the dose to 20 mg. CIALIS tablets are for oral use.
The patient may take a CIALIS tablet at least 30 minutes before sexual activity.
CIALIS may still be effective up to 36 hours after taking the tablet.
Do not take CIALIS more than once a day. CIALIS 10 mg and 20 mg is intended for use prior to anticipated sexual activity and is not recommended for continuous daily use.
It is important to note that CIALIS does not work if there is no sexual stimulation. The patient and his partner will need to engage in foreplay, just as the patient would if he is not taking a medicine for erectile dysfunction.
Drinking alcohol may affect the ability to get an erection and may temporarily lower the blood pressure. If the patient has taken or is planning to take CIALIS, avoid excessive drinking (blood alcohol level of 0.08% or greater), since this may increase the risk of dizziness when standing up.