Efil

What is Efil?

Efil belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors. Its active ingredient tadalafil encourages blood flow to the vessels in the penis and makes it easier to get and maintain an erection. In clinical trials for the drug, 81% of men saw that it improved their erections.[1]

Efil only works if you’re sexually aroused and needs to be taken 30 minutes before you engage in sexual activity.

Efil is also used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Efil is a branded medication and is also available as Tfil, Tadaflow, Modula, Tazzle 5, Fulflo, Tadaflo 5, Tadpro 5, Yaw 5 and Tadasure. These medications are all similar and contain the same active ingredients. The tablets and packaging may vary in appearance due to branding.

How does Efil work?

During an erection, blood flow to the penis increases and fills the muscle tissue found there. An enzyme called PDE5 is produced to help control the blood flow and prevent too much from entering the vessels. In those with erectile dysfunction, the vessels in the tissues don’t naturally allow the blood flow in and so the production of PDE5 restricts the amount of blood that flows into the vessel. PDE5 inhibitors like Efil limit the production of PDE5 and allow the vessels to relax and allow more blood into the tissue. This relaxation of the tissue and increased blood flow is what helps you to get and maintain an erection.

Efil only works if there’s an increased flow of blood to the penis to begin with. For this reason, you need to be sexually aroused for it to work. When taken 30 minutes before sexual activity, Efil can result in firmer and longer lasting erections.

What doses of Efil are there?

Efil comes in three dosage sizes: 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg.

After talking to you about your health, lifestyle and medical history, your doctor will advise you about the dose you should start with. When monitoring your progress and talking to you about your experiences, they may suggest an increased or decreased dose for you to take as you continue your treatment.

In some cases, Efil may not be effective or work in the way that you need it to. If this is the case, your doctor will be able to talk to you about alternative treatment options. It can take a period of trial and error before you find the treatment that is most suited to you, and your doctor will support you to find the treatment that works best for you.

How to take Efil

Always take Efil exactly as directed by your doctor.
You will usually be told to take Efil:

• with or without food
• whole will a glass of water
• 30 to 60 minutes before engaging in sexual activity
• alongside sexual stimulation

If you have any questions when taking Efil you can refer to the patient leaflet that comes with your medication. If you’re still unsure or would like more information you can log into your Treated account and send a message to one of our doctors.

How long does it take Efil to work?

In the short term, Efil can help you to get and maintain firmer erections for longer. It takes 30–60 minutes for it to work and you need to be sexually aroused when you take it. The amount of time that it takes to work can depend on the level of arousal and the extent to which the blood vessels in the penis are relaxed before you take it.

In the longer term, Efil is not a cure for erectile dysfunction when it’s caused by psychological factors such as stress, low body-image and relationship issues. These need to be resolved through talking therapies and other psychological therapies.

What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Efil?

Always take Efil as advised by your doctor. If you take the dose prescribed to you and feel that it doesn’t work, don’t take a second dose. Contact your doctor and explain that the dose you are taking isn’t effective and they will be able to discuss this with you and advise you about increasing the dose or taking a different medication.

If you take too much Efil, you should seek medical attention. When seeing a doctor, take your Efil with you so they can see how much you’ve taken.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Navkaran Singh Sandhu

Clinical Lead

on August 02, 2022.

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