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Branded Cialis (tadalafil) for erectile dysfunction – one dose can work for up to 36 hours. Prescribed online by UK-registered prescribers if suitable for you.
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Cialis is the original branded version of tadalafil, licensed in the UK to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis, and it only works when you are sexually aroused. One dose can work for up to 36 hours, and it can be taken with or without food.
We supply Cialis 10mg and 20mg tablets, taken as needed before sex. These are prescription-only medicines. Your online consultation is reviewed by a UK-registered prescriber, who confirms whether Cialis is suitable for you and which strength to use. If it is, your medicine is dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy (No. 9011198) and sent in plain, discreet packaging.
Generic tadalafil contains the same active ingredient as Cialis and is usually lower in price. If you would prefer a daily tablet, Cialis Once a Day (2.5mg or 5mg) is taken every day so you do not need to plan around sex.
Most men start on 10mg, taken at least 30 minutes before sex. Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.
Do not take Cialis if you use any nitrate medicine for chest pain (such as a GTN spray or isosorbide mononitrate), nicorandil or poppers – the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. For a full list of medicines that interact with Cialis, see our Cialis drug interactions guide.
Erection problems can sometimes be an early sign of heart disease or diabetes, so the consultation also checks your general health. Always read the patient information leaflet inside the pack.
| Brand | Cialis (branded tadalafil) |
| Active ingredient | Tadalafil |
| Strengths | 10mg and 20mg tablets |
| Pack sizes | 4, 8, 12, 16 or 32 tablets |
| Price from | £37.99, including consultation and prescription |
| Usual starting dose | 10mg, at least 30 minutes before sex |
| Duration of effect | Up to 36 hours |
| Food | Can be taken with or without food |
| Maximum | One dose in 24 hours |
| Generic alternative | Generic tadalafil (same active ingredient) |
| Daily option | Cialis Once a Day 2.5mg or 5mg (separate product) |
| Legal status | POM — Prescription Only Medicine |
| Who it's for | Men aged 18+ with erectile dysfunction |
All three contain the same active ingredient, tadalafil. The differences are the brand, how you take it, and the price.
Cialis 10mg and 20mg tablets are the original branded tadalafil, taken as needed at least 30 minutes before sex. One dose can work for up to 36 hours.
Generic tadalafil contains the same medicine in the same strengths and works in the same way. It is usually lower in price than branded Cialis.
Cialis Once a Day is a lower dose (2.5mg or 5mg) taken every day at about the same time, for men who have sex at least twice a week and would rather not plan around a tablet.
Your prescriber will discuss which option is suitable for you. A medicine will only be prescribed if it is clinically appropriate.
Cialis 10mg starts at £37.99 for 4 tablets and Cialis 20mg at £38.99 for 4 tablets. Packs of 8, 12, 16 and 32 tablets are also available. Every price includes your online consultation, review by a UK-registered prescriber and your prescription – there is no separate consultation fee. Delivery is free on orders over £40 and £3.49 on orders of £40 or less.
Cialis is the original brand of tadalafil. Generic tadalafil contains the same active ingredient in the same strengths and works in the same way. Inactive ingredients and tablet appearance can differ, and generic tadalafil is usually lower in price. Your prescriber can advise which is suitable for you.
One dose of Cialis can help you get an erection for up to 36 hours after taking it. You still need to be sexually aroused for it to work. Take it at least 30 minutes before sex, with or without food, and do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.
Most men start on 10mg. 20mg may be prescribed if 10mg does not work well enough. If you have severe kidney problems or liver problems, 10mg is usually the highest dose. If you take certain medicines that raise tadalafil levels, your prescriber may recommend a lower dose. Do not change your dose without speaking to a prescriber or pharmacist.
The 10mg and 20mg tablets on this page are for use as needed before sex and are not recommended for continuous daily use. If you have sex at least twice a week, a lower daily dose such as Cialis Once a Day (2.5mg or 5mg) may suit you better – see our Daily Tadalafil guide.
Yes, for the Cialis 10mg and 20mg tablets we supply, which are prescription-only medicines. At Access Doctor you complete an online consultation (no separate fee), and a UK-registered prescriber issues the prescription if Cialis is suitable for you. The exception is tadalafil 10mg sold as a pharmacy medicine, such as Cialis Together, which men aged 18 and over can buy from a pharmacy after speaking with a pharmacist.
Branded Cialis is only prescribed on the NHS in limited circumstances, such as for men with certain medical conditions. Most GPs prescribe generic tadalafil or sildenafil instead. In England, the restrictions on generic tadalafil were removed on 1 October 2025, so a GP can prescribe it if it is clinically suitable for you. Generic tadalafil is also a routine NHS option in Scotland, but in Wales it is still limited to men who meet certain criteria, and the rules in Northern Ireland may differ, so ask your GP. NHS prescription charges apply in England unless you are exempt; prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Do not take Cialis if you are allergic to tadalafil, use any nitrate medicine, nicorandil or poppers, or take riociguat. It is also not suitable if a doctor has told you to avoid sex because of a heart problem, or if you have had a heart attack in the last 90 days, have angina that is unstable or comes on during sex, have had heart failure that limited your activity in the last 6 months, have an uncontrolled heart rhythm problem, have low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure, or have had a stroke in the last 6 months. Do not take it if you have lost sight in one eye from NAION. Your prescriber will also check for conditions that need caution, such as Peyronie's disease, sickle cell anaemia, leukaemia, multiple myeloma, or severe kidney or liver problems.
The most common side effects are headache, flushing, a blocked nose, indigestion, back pain and muscle aches. These are usually mild and short-lived. Get emergency help if an erection lasts more than 4 hours. Stop Cialis and get medical help immediately if you have sudden loss of vision or hearing, or signs of a serious allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing). If you get chest pain during or after sex, stop, get into a semi-sitting position and call 999 – do not use a GTN spray or any nitrate for the pain.
Never take Cialis with nitrates, nicorandil, poppers or riociguat, or with another ED medicine such as sildenafil. Cialis with doxazosin is not recommended, and other alpha-blockers such as tamsulosin need caution. Tell your prescriber if you take medicines such as ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin or erythromycin, which can raise tadalafil levels, or rifampicin, which can make it less effective. Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Cialis, and avoid drinking a lot of alcohol, which can make you dizzy and make it harder to get an erection. Our Cialis drug interactions guide has the full list.
Yes, if you use a UK pharmacy registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (or, in Northern Ireland, the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland) and a prescriber reviews your medical history first. Websites that sell Cialis without asking about your health are not operating legally in the UK, and counterfeit ED medicines can contain the wrong dose, the wrong ingredient or contaminants. Access Doctor's pharmacy, Pharmadocs UK Limited, is registered with the GPhC (No. 9011198).
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