Cialis
Cialis is a doctor prescribed erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment that's effective for around 75% of men who use it. It's often called the 'weekend pill' as it takes about 30 minutes to start working, and its effects can last up to 36 hours.
We offer Cialis in 4 different doses with convenient and reliable home delivery. You can also collect your order from your nearest Superdrug store or post office.
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- Popular ED treatment
- Lasts up to 36 hours
- Works in 30-60 minutes
- Genuine medication
Last reviewed: 23/01/2020 by Dr Clair Grainger
To place an order, fill in a brief questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a suitable treatment.
| 4 tablets | from £44 |
| 8 tablets | from £84 |
| 12 tablets | from £120 |
| 16 tablets | from £152 |
| 28 tablets | from £265 |
10mg and 20mg tablets available
Telephone consultation available at £25
In a hurry? Choose Click and Collect and pick up your order after just 4 hours from a Superdrug Pharmacy.
- Cialis is a prescription-only medication for erectile dysfunction (ED) (you can test for it here)
- Cialis can be taken on demand (before sex) or daily, depending on how many days you have sex a week – no other ED pills can be taken as a daily dose
- Cialis is effective for up to 36 hours after you’ve taken your tablet – this is much longer than any other ED pill
- Cialis is roughly as effective as Viagra – it’s effective for 60-70% of men who try it
- Cialis comes in 4 doses – daily 2.5mg and 5mg, and on demand 10mg and 20mg
Cialis is a prescription-only medication used to treat erectile dysfunction. It comes as a tablet and when taken correctly can help you to get an erection for up to 36 hours.
There are two types of Cialis that you take in different ways, called On-demand Cialis and Cialis daily.
You may also know Cialis as Tadalafil, which is the non-branded version. Both of these medications contain the same ingredients and function in the same way.
Cialis is a PDE (phosphodiesterase)-5 inhibitor. This means it blocks PDE-5, which is a chemical that restricts blood flow, making it harder to get an erection.
Cialis makes it easier for you to get and keep an erection by relaxing the blood vessels in your penis and increasing blood flow to your penis.
Cialis is available in four different doses:
- 2.5mg (daily)
- 5mg (daily)
- 10mg (on demand)
- 20mg (on demand)
Which dose is right for you will depend on how many days of the week you have sex, which doses you've tried before, and how well previous doses have worked. It will also depend on whether you've had side effects and whether you have any underlying health conditions or take any other medications.
Cialis daily doses (2.5mg and 5mg)
- Cialis daily is a lower dosage, 2.5mg or 5mg, that you can take every day
- 5mg is the recommended starting daily dose
- if 5mg helps you to get and maintain an erection, but you experience side effects, you may want to switch to the lower dosage of 2.5mg
Cialis 10mg
- this is the recommended starting dose for Cialis if you want to take it on demand
- your doctor is likely to recommend this dose if you haven't taken Cialis before
- you might need to switch to this dose if you experience side effects on a higher dose
Cialis 20mg
- you could increase to this dosage if the lower dose doesn't work for you
- taking any more than this dose won't help you get a better erection, and it could increase your chances of getting dangerous side effects.
On-demand Cialis, which is taken just before sex, lasts for up to 36 hours - making it one of the longest-lasting erectile dysfunction treatments.
Cialis daily, which is taken every day, lasts the whole day and is ready to go whenever you are.
You need to be aroused for Cialis to help you get an erection.
On-demand Cialis takes around 30 minutes to start working.
Cialis daily is taken every day and lasts the whole day, so it will work whenever you need it to.
For Cialis on demand
Take Cialis at least 30 minutes before you plan to have sex; this will usually be enough time for it to start working.
For Cialis Daily
- take your tablet once a day, at the same time each day
- swallow your tablet whole with a glass of water
- don't chew or crush your tablet
- you can take your tablet with or without food
You should only ever take 1 dose of Cialis a day, and you should not take Cialis at the same time as any other erectile dysfunction medication.
If the current dose you are taking is not working well enough for you, speak to your doctor before increasing your dose.
The maximum dose of Cialis which can be taken at one time is 20mg.
You may not be able to take Cialis if you have:
- Peyronie's disease (a condition that causes the penis to curve)
- heart problems or have had a stroke
- certain visual/ eye conditions
- kidney or liver disease
- sickle cell anaemia, multiple myeloma or leukaemia
You also may not be able to take Cialis if you're taking some types of medications, since they might react, including:
- nitrates: e.g. isosorbide mononitrate, glyceryl trinitrate
- some antibiotics: e.g. erythromycin
- antifungals: e.g. ketoconazole and itraconazole
- antivirals: e.g. ritonavir and saquinavir
- alpha-blockers: e.g. tamsulosin, doxazosin, alfuzosin
- other ED medications: e.g. Viagra, Levitra etc
Alcohol and grapefruit juice can react with your medication too.
It's important to speak to a doctor before trying Cialis to make sure it's safe for you to take.
Common side effects of Cialis are:
- headache
- stuffy or runny nose
- flushing
- indigestion
- muscle aches
Uncommon side effects of Cialis are:
- increased heart rate
- changes in blood pressure
- blood in the urine
- ringing in the ears
- palpitations
- erection that won't go away (priapism)
- blurred vision
- eye pains
- increased sweating
- difficulty breathing
- nose bleeds
- dizziness
- nausea, being sick or abdominal pain
- a rash
- chest pain
- tiredness
If you suffer from severe side effects such as visual loss, chest pain, a prolonged, painful erection or a seizure, you should always see a doctor immediately and stop taking Cialis.
If your side effects become serious and/or are impacting your life too much for you to want to continue taking Cialis, then you should stop taking it and discuss it with your doctor.
You shouldn't just adjust or switch your treatment without medical advice as everyone's body reacts slightly differently to medications.
How to avoid Cialis side effects?
The best way to reduce your chances of experiencing side effects with Cialis is to take it exactly as instructed by your doctor. Taking more than the recommended dose can cause side effects, and too much could even cause an overdose.
Cialis and Viagra are both effective treatments for erectile dysfunction, but there are some critical differences between the two.
Availability
- both can be bought and prescribed online from a regulated online doctor service
- you can't buy Cialis or Viagra over the counter
- a specific type of Viagra called Viagra Connect can be bought over the counter in a pharmacy
- Viagra and Cialis work in a similar way to treat ED, but they each have a different active ingredient
- the active ingredient in Cialis is Tadalafil, while Viagra contains Sildenafil as the active ingredient
- Cialis doses are daily 2.5mg and 5mg, and on-demand 10mg and 20mg
- Viagra doses are on-demand 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg
- even though Viagra has higher mg numbers, that doesn't mean it's stronger
- Cialis is effective for up to 36 hours
- Viagra remains effective for 4 to 6 hours
- Cialis is often more expensive
- both are available in cheaper generic forms (Viagra as sildenafil and Cialis as Tadalafil)
- Cialis Daily can be more expensive if you're not having sex more than three times a week
Making your decision: Cialis or Viagra?
- which one to try first – this is entirely up to you, there's no recommended first choice.
- if you have sex often – if you have sex on more than two days a week, then you might want to try Cialis Daily. Cialis Daily is also helpful if you have spontaneous sex, as you don't need to plan ahead of time
- trying both – as long as you don't take Cialis and Viagra within 24 hours of each other, you can try both if a doctor has advised these are suitable for you. You can also get an erectile dysfunction trial pack from Superdrug Online Doctor that includes a sample of both
Cialis 20mg film-coated tablets EMC [accessed 18 March 2020]
Tadalafil NHS [accessed 18 March 2020]
British Society for Sexual Medicine Guidelines on the Management of Erectile Dysfunction in Men The Journal of Sexual Medicine [accessed 18 March 2020]
Erectile dysfunction NICE [accessed 18 March 2020]
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A very fast and professional service
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Wee bit expensive...
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Does what it says on the tin, very pleased with it.
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Thank you and good service
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Thanks it’s working good
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i was happy with both product and service
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Does what it says on the tin
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Happy with product
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Very satisfied with the result
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Does exactly what it’s meant to do and no side effects and no worry or stress over time of day as it lasts all day.
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Brilliant product and fantastic service
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Act quickly. No side effects. Prolong effect up to 72 hours.
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Really excellent easy service from a name that you feel you can trust. Simple, but also with enough checks and balances to give you confidence in the system. Fast efficient ordering and quick discreet delivery. Makes dealing with more sensitive issues much easier.
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Great pill for the weekend.election is there when you want it there.
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Lasts longer than the stated 36 hours... probably 41
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Easy to use on-line service
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This product worked as professed.
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Very effective
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Expensive and helps but doesn't cure!
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The product is one I’ve used for about two years now I’m happy with the product just find it a little exspensive that’s all
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Great service fast and professional
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Superdrugs are very professional with the service and the way you have to order I would give them 5 star
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Great service.
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Quick easy process. The Superdrug doctors are very good. Would recommend
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Goods arrived in old and tatty box-looked like very old stock, which could potentially be dangerous.
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Very effective relative to alternatives
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Very good and will order more if necessary
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Very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fast and easy to order, and worked as effectively as claimed. No more feeling embarrassed discussing my problems.
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Superdrug service was very good. The product just did not work at all.
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a good product - let down by delivery service , next day paid for - turned out to be a couple of days , but would use again
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fast delivery . I am satisfied.
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Online doctor was quick, easy and painless. I would recommend to anyone.
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Excellent service very fast best service
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Very good service . I would like to try a stronger medication for my next order, this one was okay but I think for me a 20mg dose was not enough. I have tried An alternative before and had better results.
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Good service and privacy is protected
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Good product.worked as said and for a longer length ot time.no complaints.
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Thanks im very happy your products very help me
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Was unreal worked for over two three days the 20mg pack. Only down point gave me a migraine put very pleased will use again
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Works fine. The process is straightforward. Very quick service and delivery
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Easy to use Web site and product arrived as per the promise on time. Will use again takes the worry out of buying medicines knowing you get original product on a secure website.
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Worked very well at maintaining erection, but did cause face to flush
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it is the best product, do the job!
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Good product, excellent service. Definitely use again. Many thanks.
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I am very impressed. I was buying online previously the same product. The process was very simple and very quick. I collected next day , Excellent.
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Worked as described with no real side effects. Prompt delivery. Will order again.
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Great product, very quick service, ordered at short notice
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So far the product hasn't worked for me. However by having an on line discussion with a super drug doctor, the dosage has been increased so hopefully it will work next time.
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Excellent service and good advice for the right product and prescription.
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Great product does a great job
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very very good last nearly 3 days thank you will be back
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Worked well but took a bit longer than I expected to work and I had pains in my leg joints and hips for a few days afterwards which made it difficult to sleep and sit down,seemed better whenI was walking.
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Very simple and speedy service. They delivered what was asked.
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Useful service which was easy to use.
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Very impressive service - quick prescription and delivery. Faultless! Thank you.
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Quick, easy and highly efficient service.
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Ordered a prescription only medicine, completed a few common sense questions so their doctor could issue the prescription and received the medication in the post within two days. Perfect solution. The alternative would have been to wait for weeks for a doctors appointment, take time off work etc etc. Yes, it costs more than NHS but if you've got the money and time is the main thing you haven't got then it makes complete sense to use this service.
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I will continue to use it. I suspect I will learn to use it more effectively with practice.
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The service provided was very accurate and the delivery was on time.
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Was effective for me. Noticed the difference immediately.
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Still haven't recovered my order and it has been over a week already and seems that my order has been lost
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Easy to order and collect.
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Excellent service from Superdrug, Fast efficient and discrete. Thank you
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It was just right I could see my and feel my confidence building
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Effective for my condition. It helps to relax me and not to focus too much on 'performance'.
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Wow! Life affirming. Such an improvement my girlfriend noticed immediately and it may be transformational for us. Being able to order online in this way has also been an enormous help to me, and ensured I did benefit from this. I will be re-ordering soon
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Product is simple to take and very effective.
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I bought some medication for treating erectile dysfunction from Superdrug.I got my medication on time. Will buy again from Superdrug.
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Way to expensive. This restricted any further purchases I am afraid.
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Bought this product as I had noticed on rare occasions my erection didn't stay as hard as it would normally. I reluctantly put this down to maybe gaining a little weight and probably age but I wanted to try and rectify the situation before it began to play on my mind. I looked into various products and although they are all very similar I decided to try this one. I have asked my partner to give her opinion of the product as she was involved too. She tells me that there was a noticeable increased hardness in my penis and that the hardness seemed to last. It also seemed to improve my erection for the following day.
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The product helped fantastically very pleased with it
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Service fine, very fast but could be better on price
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feel as if I can use a slightly higher pill
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It works, short time before it becomes effective, lasts 24 - 36 hours!
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Very fast and efficient service. 5 stars
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This is the first time I've tried any 'help'. I took a single dose of 20mg, and the results were all I had hoped for. No embarrassing hardness before arousal, then really strong erection whenever needed, and over a 48 hour period. And no hint of side effects, even though I was looking for them. Hoping it might just have given my system a reminder, but if needed in future, I will consult on whether a small daily dose is better than the occasional 20mg. The Superdrug service was really efficient and totally discreet. Thank you!!!
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Product as expected the service provided was excellent and I will use again.
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Product works well with no obvious side effects.