The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tadalafil, sold under the brand name Cialis, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).
It is important to note that Cialis is a prescription medication so you need to take it only under the supervision of a doctor. So, in general, Cialis is not available over the counter (OTC) in the United States.
In 2018, Generic Cialis hit the global market because the patent of the branded version expired. The generic versions of tadalafil are nearly 80% cheaper than brand Cialis.
As more men are now able to afford Generic Cialis to overcome their ED problem, they will likely have questions, with one of them being “Is Generic Cialis Available Over The Counter?”
As mentioned earlier, Generic Cialis is a prescription drug so it will not be available over the counter legally. However, there are a few places online that sell Generic Cialis without a prescription.
Like Generic Viagra, Generic Cialis has a well-deserved reputation as a safe and effective ED treatment. Because of this, there are countless over-the-counter “Cialis substitutes” available online, in convenience stores, sex stores and gas stations, according to Hims, a telehealth company that sells prescription and OTC drugs online.
Hims says products such as OTC Generic Cialis are usually sold as herbal supplements that contain natural remedies like L-arginine and ginseng, as well as undeclared ingredients that are not FDA-approved.
“And let us be clear: You cannot get Cialis over the counter,” says Hims.
There are innumerable tainted OTC Generic Cialis supplements that contain multiple ingredients, meaning a person might take more than one ED drug without actually realizing it. And this could lead to unwanted side effects or drug interactions. It is better to avoid buying OTC Generic Cialis online.
Instead, if you need to address your ED problem and improve your sexual performance, seek medical help and use FDA-approved Cialis that is only available under a prescription.
While some patients are concerned about the quality of Generic Cialis, the FDA has a stringent process for reviewing generic medications before they hit the market. The FDA’s process ensures that Generic Cialis contain the same active ingredient, tadalafil, as its brand-name counterpart, so one may find subtle differences between them.
About Tadalafil
Apart from ED, tadalafil is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlargement of the prostate gland, which is characterized by difficulty urinating. Unlike other ED drugs such as Viagra and Levitra, Cialis can be used in two ways – on an ‘as required’ basis or on a daily basis (in lower potencies). You must check with your doctor for suitable dosage and usage of this drug.
