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What I Learned Comparing Generic Tadalafil Brands

A few weeks ago I sat down with a small pile of patient information leaflets and printed product sheets for generic tadalafil tablets. Tadacip, Vidalista, Tadalista, Ciasel and a couple of others. My goal was simple: work out what actually differs between them, and what is just packaging. These are the notes I wish I had read first. The active ingredient is the same, and that is the point Every one of these products contains tadalafil, the same molecule sold in the US, UK and Europe under the original brand name Cialis. Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor. It is prescribed for erectile dysfunction, and at a low daily dose it is also used for the urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The brand names are simply trade names chosen by each manufacturer. Tadacip is made by Cipla. Vidalista is made by Centurion Laboratories. Tadalista comes from Fortune Healthcare. Other names on the shelf come from other generic manufacturers. Once you look past the box design, the first line of every leaflet...