Redex is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men. Sexual stimulation is required for tadalafil to be effective. The use of tadalafil in women is not indicated.
5 mg: treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia in adult men.
Dosage and method of use
Tablets are swallowed whole with a small amount of water, regardless of meals.
Redex® is administered at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. The 10 mg and 20 mg doses may be effective for up to 36 hours after administration.
The medicine should be used only on a doctor’s recommendation. The recommended starting dose is 10 mg, taken before sexual activity. If the effect of 10 mg is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 20 mg.
The maximum recommended frequency of administration is once daily.
Redex® 10 mg and 20 mg is used before planned sexual activity. In patients requiring frequent use (e.g., at least twice a week), the doctor may recommend daily administration in low doses.
In this case, the recommended dose is 5 mg once daily, taken at approximately the same time. Depending on individual tolerance, the dose may be reduced to 2.5 mg per day.
For the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients treated for both conditions (BPH and erectile dysfunction), the recommended dose is 5 mg once daily, taken at approximately the same time.
Special patient populations
No dose adjustment is required in elderly patients, in those with mild or moderate renal impairment, and in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to tadalafil or any component of the medicine.
Administration of organic nitrates or nitric oxide donors (e.g., amyl nitrite).
Patients with cardiac conditions or who have recently suffered a myocardial infarction (within the last 90 days).
Recent stroke.
Low blood pressure or uncontrolled hypertension.
History of vision loss in one eye due to non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), also known as ‘ocular stroke’.
