Cialis contains the active ingredient tadalafil and several inactive ingredients.
Active Ingredient:
- Tadalafil: Available in 5, 10, and 20 mg strengths per tablet. Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Inactive Ingredients:
These ingredients serve as fillers, binders, coatings, and coloring agents to help form the tablet and ensure its stability and appearance. The inactive ingredients in Cialis include:
- Croscarmellose sodium
- Hydroxypropyl cellulose
- Hypromellose
- Iron oxide
- Lactose monohydrate
- Magnesium stearate
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Sodium lauryl sulfate
- Talc
- Titanium dioxide
- Triacetin
Summary:
Cialis contains tadalafil as its active pharmaceutical ingredient and several inactive ingredients to help with formulation and administration.
