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Redex® 5 contains the active substance tadala_l which belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. Following sexual stimulation Redex® 5 works by helping the blood vessels in your penis to relax, allowing the _ow of blood into your penis. _e result of this is improved erectile function. Redex® 5 will not help you if you do not have erectile dysfunction. How to use Redex® 5 tablets are for oral use. Swallow the tablet whole with some water. It is important to note that Redex® 5 does not work if there is no sexual stimulation. You and your partner will need to engage in foreplay, just as you would if you were not taking a medicine for erectile dysfunction. For the treatment of erectile dysfunction The recommended dose is one 5 mg tablet taken once a day at approximately the same time of the day. Your doctor may adjust the dose to 2.5 mg based on your response to Redex® 5. This will be given as a 2.5mg tablet. Do not take Redex®5 more than once a day. For the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia The dose is one 5 mg tablet taken once a day at approximately the same time of the day. If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction, the dose remains one 5 mg tablet taken once a day. Do not take Redex® 5 more than once a day. Warnings and precautions Do not take Redex® 5 if you: are allergic to tadalafil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. are taking any form of organic nitrate or nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite. have serious heart disease or recently had a heart attack within the last 90 days. recently had a stroke within the last 6 months. have low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure. ever had loss of vision because of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a condition described as “stroke of the eye”. Take special care with Redex® 5 Talk to your doctor before taking Redex® 5. Be aware that sexual activity carries a possible risk to patients with heart disease because it puts an extra strain on your heart. If you have a heart problem you should tell your doctor. Since benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer may have the same symptoms, your doctor will check you for prostate cancer before starting treatment with Redex® 5 for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Redex® 5 does not treat prostate cancer. Before taking the tablets, tell your doctor if you have: sickle cell anaemia (an abnormality of red blood cells). multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow). leukaemia (cancer of the blood cells). any deformation of your penis. a serious liver problem. a severe kidney problem. Side Effects If you experience any of the following side effects stop using the medicine and seek medical help immediately: allergic reactions including rashes (frequency uncommon). chest pain do not use nitrates but seek immediate medical assistance (frequency uncommon). prolonged and possibly painful erection after taking tadalafil (frequency rare). If you have such an erection, which lasts continuously for more than 4 hours you should contact a doctor immediately. sudden loss of vision (frequency rare). Other side effects have been reported: Common headache, back pain, muscle aches, pain in arms and legs, facial flushing, nasal congestion, indigestion and reflux. Storage Information Do not store above 30°C. Drug Interactions In particular, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking: an alpha blocker (used to treat high blood pressure or urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia). other medicines to treat high blood pressure. riociguat. a 5alpha reductase inhibitor (used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia). medicines such as ketoconazole tablets (to treat fungal infections) and protease inhibitors for treatment of AIDS or HIV infection. phenobarbital, phenytoin and carbamazepine (anticonvulsant medicines). rifampicin, erythromycin , clarithromycin or itraconazole. other treatments for erectile dysfunction. Ingredients The active substance is tadalafil. The other ingredients are: Lactose Monohydrate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauryl sulfate, Povidone K30, Magnesium Stearate, Yellow Iron Oxide & Opadry II white. Specifications Redex® 5 is a yellow _lm coated tablet, almond shaped, biconvex engraved with ''TQ" on one side and plain on the other side.