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TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips 10's, Pack of 10 STRIPS
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

TADALAFIL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Shilpa Medicare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips

TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors, primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is also used to treat pulmonary arterial  hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Erectile dysfunction is the inability to keep a hard and erect penis suitable for sexual activity. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called as prostate enlargement, is the non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland.

TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips contains ‘Tadalafil’, which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

You are advised to take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, back pain, muscle pain, pain in the legs and arms, nasal congestion, indigestion, and facial flushing. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips if you are taking nitrates (used to treat angina), riociguat (used to treat pulmonary hypertension) or alpha-blockers; if you have heart problems or stroke, low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is not intended for use in women. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips

Erectile dysfunction (impotence), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet/capsule.Orally disintegrating tablet/strip: Keep the tablet/strip in the mouth and allow it to disintegrate. Do not swallow as a whole. Avoid handling the tablet/strip with wet hands.Jelly: Place the jelly in the mouth or under the tongue and allow it to dissolve.Mouth dissolving tablet: Place the tablet on the tongue and let it dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth without water.

Medicinal Benefits

TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is also used to treat pulmonary arterial  hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Managing Medication-Triggered Flushing (Reddening of the skin): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Managing Medication-Related Skin Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • If you experience signs of skin allergies such as redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication, contact your doctor right away.
  • To alleviate skin allergy symptoms, your doctor may change your medication regimen or offer tailored medication management advice.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe drugs to relieve discomfort.
  • Cool compresses or calamine lotion can help relieve redness and itching on the afflicted skin area.
  • Staying hydrated by consuming plenty of water can help relieve discomfort.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
Managing Medication-Triggered Syncope (Loss of consciousness): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Let someone you trust know about your medication and the potential risk of loss of consciousness. Ask them to check on you regularly.
  • If you experience loss of consciousness or feel faint, call emergency services or have someone take you to the hospital.
  • Once you're receiving medical attention, inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing dosage, switching to a different medication, or stopping the medication.
  • Wear a medical alert device, such as a smartwatch or pendant, that can detect falls or other emergencies and alert emergency services.
  • If you're concerned about the risk of loss of consciousness, consult your doctor before it happens to develop a plan to mitigate the risk.
  • Talk to the doctor if you notice any visual disturbances.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery unless you have a clear vision.
  • Lubricate the eyes and use a warm compress to gently massage the eyes.
  • Keep your eyes protected from harmful sun rays by wearing sunglasses and a hat.
  • Rest well and eat a balanced diet.
  • Use a humidifier and increase fluid intake.

Drug Warnings

Do not take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking nitrates (used to treat angina), riociguat (used to treat pulmonary hypertension) or alpha-blockers; if you have heart problems or stroke, low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure, if you ever had a loss of vision. Inform your doctor if you have sickle cell anaemia (abnormal red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow), leukaemia (blood cell cancer), deformation in the penis, severe kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience loss of vision or hearing while taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips . TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TadalafilIsosorbide dinitrate
Critical
TadalafilAmyl nitrite
Critical

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TadalafilIsosorbide dinitrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Isosorbide dinitrate can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isosorbide dinitrate with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilAmyl nitrite
Critical
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Amyl Nitrite can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Amyl nitrite is generally avoided as it can lead to interaction. They can be taken only when advised by a doctor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms like dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilNitroprusside
Critical
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Nitroprusside can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Nitroprusside is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations, seek immediate medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilRiociguat
Critical
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Riociguat may increase the risk or severity of lower the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Riociguat with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is generally not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, and nasal congestion consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilIsosorbide mononitrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Coadministration of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Isosorbide mononitrate can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Isosorbide mononitrate with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilAvanafil
Severe
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Using TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips together with avanafil increases the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips and Avanafil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations call a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TadalafilMiconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Coadministration of Miconazole with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips may increase blood levels and effects of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath, dizziness, visual disturbances, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
TadalafilTelithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Using TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Telithromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with Telithromycin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor if you experience shortness of breath, visual disturbances, hearing loss, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TadalafilKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips may increase the blood levels and effects of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if your condition worsens or you experience any symptoms like chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TadalafilVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips:
Using TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips together with voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Voriconazole and TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, vision or hearing loss, chest pain or tightness, irregular heartbeat, and/or priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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TADALAFIL-5MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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TADALAFIL-5MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Drinking large amounts of grapefruit juice with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips may increase the blood levels and effects of TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips. Avoid or limit drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Erectile dysfunction:

  • Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and regular exercising may help you manage erectile dysfunction. 
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may temporarily impair your ability to get an erection.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.
  • Share intimate time with your partner.
  • Stay sexually active to prevent further problems with erectile dysfunction.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 

  • Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate and tea. 
  • Limit fluid intake as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.
  • Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeinated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.
  • Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Take 6-8glasses or liquids every day.
  • Avoid processed foods. Instead, choose whole, unprocessed foods.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, and fibre-rich food in your diet.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PDE5-INHIBITORS, BPH AGENTS

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M Pharmacy

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Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:33 AM IST

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FAQs

TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allows the blood flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited.

TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate, thereby reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate.

In some cases, TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the chest's blood vessels. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

No, do not take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with nitrates. Taking TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. You are advised not to take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

No, TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMLODIPINE
  • LISINOPRIL
  • LOSARTAN
  • METOPROLOL
  • RIOCIGAUT
  • NITROGLYCERIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • RITONAVIR

Special Advise

  • Take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse. However, it is best to take it an hour before sexual activity.
  • Do not take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips more than once a day. Take TFL-5 Disintegrating Strips as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Talk to your doctor if the erection persists for greater than four hours.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Erectile dysfunction: It is the inability to keep a hard and erect penis suitable for sexual intercourse. It could be a sign of physical or psychological conditions such as fear of sexual failure, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or stress. Certain health-related factors such as smoking, drinking, being overweight, being physically inactive, and high blood pressure also contribute to erectile dysfunction. Symptoms of erectile dysfunction include difficulty in getting an erection, difficulty in maintaining the erection during intercourse and decreased sexual desire.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called prostate enlargement, is the non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of cells. This leads to swelling and squeezing of the urethra and limits the urine flow. It is an age-associated prostate gland enlargement which can cause problems with urination. BPH symptoms include loss of bladder control, frequent urination, inability to urinate, incomplete bladder emptying, weak urinary stream, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, sudden urge to urinate, and painful urination.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH): High blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs and heart, leading to pulmonary arterial hypertension. It occurs due to narrowed or blocked blood vessels which increases the workload on the heart. Symptoms include chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, and swelling in the legs and ankles.

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